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Security report for namescon.com

NamesCon · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

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

NamesCon is a leading global event organizer specializing in the domain name industry, connecting investors, registrars, brokers, and service providers through conferences, workshops, auctions, and networking events. The website demonstrates a mature digital presence with a professional design, clear navigation, and comprehensive content tailored to its target audience. Technically, the site is built on WordPress with modern plugins and analytics tools, ensuring good performance and SEO optimization. Security posture is strong with HTTPS, security headers, and anti-spam measures, though it lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response page. Overall, the site is trustworthy and well-positioned in its niche, with strategic partnerships enhancing its market reach.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 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

3 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 Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
75
Security headers
65
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
75

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

NamesCon holds a prominent position in the domain industry event market, leveraging partnerships such as with CloudFest USA to expand its influence. Its business model revolves around event management and industry networking, targeting a specialized audience of domain professionals and digital asset stakeholders. The company exhibits strong branding consistency and trust signals including testimonials and sponsor logos. Revenue streams likely include ticket sales, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees. The website content and structure support lead generation and community engagement effectively.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements multiple security headers, indicating a solid baseline security posture. Anti-spam and bot detection plugins are active, reducing risk from automated threats. However, the absence of a public security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms represents a compliance and transparency gap. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Enhancing these areas would improve security maturity and stakeholder confidence.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact information, including abuse and security emails.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by including data retention policies and detailed privacy compliance information.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
NamesCon
Description
NamesCon is the world's #1 domain name industry event, bringing together domain investors, brokers, registrars, service providers, and other stakeholders to connect, learn, and grow the digital asset industry.
Key services
Conferences, Workshops, Panels, Auctions, Networking events, Sponsorship opportunities, Exhibitions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO Premium, jQuery, Swiper.js, HubSpot scripts, CleanTalk Anti-Spam, Cookiefirst plugin, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Matomo Analytics, WonderPush (push notifications)
Frameworks
WordPress
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Anti-spam protection via CleanTalk
  • Bot detection scripts
  • Cookie consent mechanism

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Matomo, HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
HubSpot Ads
Tracking pixels
HubSpot Analytics, Matomo
Marketing tools
HubSpot, WonderPush
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Professional domain industry event website with comprehensive content.
  2. Strong SEO and social media integration.
  3. Good use of modern web technologies and analytics.
  4. Clear navigation and user engagement features.
  5. No signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
  6. Privacy and cookie policies are present and GDPR compliant.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response page found.
  8. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is powered by WordPress with a modern tech stack including jQuery, Swiper.js, and HubSpot integrations. It uses multiple analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Matomo, HubSpot) and push notification services (WonderPush). The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in loading times. SEO is well implemented with Yoast SEO Premium and structured data (JSON-LD). Hosting provider details are not explicit, but the site uses CDN and external services for performance and security.
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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