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Security report for ionos.com

IONOS Inc. · Technology · United States

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

IONOS Inc. is a well-established enterprise-level hosting provider and cloud solutions company based in the United States. The company offers a broad range of services including domain registration, website building, eCommerce solutions, hosting (shared, VPS, dedicated), WordPress hosting, email and office productivity tools, servers, and cloud infrastructure. Their market position is strong, targeting businesses and individuals seeking reliable and scalable digital infrastructure. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation and comprehensive content, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies such as React and Next.js, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. The use of multiple analytics and marketing tools indicates a sophisticated digital marketing strategy. Security best practices are observed with HTTPS enforcement and security headers, although explicit security policies and incident response information are not prominently published. The security posture is solid with no evident vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. Privacy compliance is good, with clear privacy and cookie policies and GDPR compliance indicators. However, WHOIS data is unavailable, which may be due to privacy protection or registry policies, but the overall trustworthiness remains high based on website professionalism and business information. Overall, IONOS presents a low-risk profile with strong business credibility and technical maturity. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies, vulnerability disclosure information, and data protection officer contacts to enhance transparency and trust further.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, YouTube, Google Ads

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  3. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
77
Security headers
45
Email security
87
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
77

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

IONOS operates in the technology sector, specifically in web hosting and cloud services. Their business model revolves around providing scalable digital infrastructure and online marketing tools to a wide range of customers, from small businesses to enterprises. The company benefits from a diversified product portfolio, including domains, hosting, servers, and office productivity solutions, which supports multiple revenue streams. Their target customers include businesses seeking reliable hosting and cloud solutions, website builders, and eCommerce operators. The presence of extensive marketing and analytics tools suggests a focus on customer acquisition and retention. The company’s long-standing presence since 2001 and enterprise size indicate stability and market experience. Partnerships with major platforms and use of popular marketing networks enhance their ecosystem and competitive advantage.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, including HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options. No sensitive data is exposed in the HTML content, and forms appear to be securely implemented. However, the absence of publicly available security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms indicates areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms. The extensive use of third-party scripts requires ongoing vigilance to prevent supply chain risks. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by publishing explicit security governance documents and incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide contact details for a Data Protection Officer or security contact.
  4. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and tracking pixels for security risks.
  5. Enhance transparency by listing certifications and compliance attestations.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
IONOS Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
IONOS Inc.
Description
IONOS, your digital partner for cloud solutions and web hosting, supporting your needs from websites, domains, servers, and more.
Key services
Domains, Websites, eCommerce, Hosting, WordPress Hosting, Email & Office, Servers, Cloud
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS, Google Tag Manager, TikTok Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Reddit Pixel, Bing Ads, Facebook Pixel, Sentry
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper labels

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, TikTok Analytics, LinkedIn Analytics, Reddit Analytics, Bing Ads Analytics, Facebook Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads, Google Ads, Rakuten Marketing
Tracking pixels
TikTok Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Reddit Pixel, Facebook Pixel, Bing Ads Pixel
Marketing tools
rankingCoach SEO Tool, Google Ads Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Professional hosting and cloud services website
  2. Comprehensive product offerings
  3. Strong use of modern web technologies
  4. Extensive use of third-party marketing and analytics scripts
  5. Good privacy and cookie policy presence
  6. No WHOIS data available, possibly due to privacy or registry restrictions
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern JavaScript frameworks, primarily Next.js and React, which support server-side rendering and fast load times. The use of multiple analytics and marketing pixels indicates a sophisticated digital marketing infrastructure. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance is fast, aided by CDN usage and optimized assets. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless CMS approach. Hosting details are not explicitly stated but likely managed by IONOS itself or a major cloud provider. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a professional and scalable online presence.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 75/100Medium15 findings · partial scanView report
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