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Security report for ixpdb.net

IXPDB · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

73/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The IXP Database (IXPDB) is a specialized public platform providing comprehensive and up-to-date data on Internet Exchange Points worldwide. It aggregates data automatically from IXP management systems, offering valuable insights into IXP architecture, membership, hardware, and traffic. The service targets network operators, researchers, and commercial analysts, positioning itself as a key resource within the telecommunications and technology sectors. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation and offers a free API for data access, enhancing its utility and reach. Technically, the website employs modern frontend technologies such as Bootstrap, jQuery, and Font Awesome, and is likely built on the Django framework. The site is mobile-optimized and provides a good user experience, although some accessibility and SEO optimizations could be improved. Security measures include CSRF protection, but the absence of HTTP security headers and cookie consent mechanisms indicates room for enhancement. No analytics or tracking scripts were detected, suggesting a privacy-conscious approach. From a security perspective, the site shows a moderate posture with secure form handling but lacks comprehensive security headers and published incident response policies. The WHOIS data for the domain is missing or not publicly available, which reduces trust from a domain registration standpoint. However, the website content and affiliations with Euro-IX and IX-F lend credibility. No signs of malicious or adult content were found, and the site is fully accessible without WAF or blocking mechanisms. Overall, the IXPDB website is a credible and valuable resource within its niche but would benefit from improved transparency in domain registration, enhanced security headers, and formalized privacy and cookie policies to strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
50/ 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. 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

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  2. 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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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
72
Security headers
70
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
50
Average
73

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

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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

IXPDB operates as a niche data aggregator and service provider within the Internet Exchange Point ecosystem. Its market positioning is strong among network operators and researchers due to its affiliation with Euro-IX and IX-F federations. The business model appears to be based on providing free public data and API access, supported by sponsors. This model encourages broad adoption and community contribution. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its automated data collection and validation tools, which ensure data accuracy and timeliness. The absence of direct monetization features suggests a focus on community and industry service rather than commercial revenue. Growth indicators include recent updates and active data entries. The partnership ecosystem includes GitHub for schema standards and Freshdesk for support, indicating integration with established platforms.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. It employs HTTPS and CSRF protection, which are fundamental security practices. However, the lack of HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options reduces its defense-in-depth posture. No published security policy or incident response contacts were found, which could hinder effective vulnerability reporting and incident handling. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file further limits transparency. Data protection practices are minimal, with no cookie consent or privacy policy beyond an Acceptable Use Policy. Overall, while no critical vulnerabilities were detected, the site would benefit from enhanced security controls and formalized compliance documentation to meet GDPR and NIS2 standards.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve security posture.
  2. Publish detailed privacy and cookie policies with clear GDPR compliance statements and implement a cookie consent mechanism.
  3. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy and incident response contacts to enhance security transparency and readiness.
  4. Obtain and publish domain registration details or ensure WHOIS data is publicly available to improve trust and legitimacy.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and maintain technical hygiene.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
IXPDB
Description
The IXP Database (IXPDB) is a live public source of data related to Internet Exchange Points (IXPs). It automatically collects data directly from IXP management systems to provide an accurate up-to-date view of the global interconnection landscape. It offers data on IXP architecture, membership, hardware, capacity, and utilisation, supporting use cases like commercial analysis, network automation, and historical benchmarking.
Key services
IXP data aggregation, Public IXP directory, ASN directory, Route server directory, Switch directory, Free API for data export, Validation tools
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, jQuery, Font Awesome, Animate.css, Yamm (mega menu)
Frameworks
Bootstrap, Django
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
basic

Security

Observed score
65/100
Good practices seen
  • CSRF token present in forms

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge
  2. No explicit privacy or cookie policy pages found except Acceptable Use Policy
  3. No phone numbers or physical addresses explicitly listed
  4. Contact email support@ixpdb.freshdesk.com is provided
  5. No social media links detected
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure policy found
  7. Website uses modern frontend libraries and frameworks
  8. No analytics or tracking scripts detected
  9. Content is technical and targeted at network operators and researchers
  10. No signs of suspicious or malicious content
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using a modern and widely adopted technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for DOM manipulation, and Font Awesome for icons. The presence of Django-specific tokens indicates a Python-based backend framework. The site loads multiple JavaScript libraries for UI enhancements such as animations and sticky headers. Performance is moderate with no evident heavy scripts or trackers. Mobile optimization is good, supported by responsive CSS frameworks. SEO is basic with meta viewport tags but lacks advanced metadata like Open Graph or JSON-LD structured data. Accessibility features are minimal but present. The technical infrastructure supports the site's functional goals but could be improved with enhanced SEO, accessibility, and security configurations.
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

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