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Security report for namesilo.com

NameSilo LLC · Technology · United States

Low risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

NameSilo LLC operates as a domain registrar and web hosting provider offering low-cost domain registrations, hosting, SSL certificates, and email services. Positioned as a competitive player managing over 5 million active domains, the company targets domainers, small businesses, resellers, and web designers. Their business model includes reseller and affiliate programs, bulk discounts, and a strong focus on customer support available 24/7. The website is professionally designed with clear navigation and comprehensive service offerings, reflecting a mature digital presence. Technically, the site leverages modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js), integrates multiple analytics and tracking tools (Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Microsoft Clarity), and uses Cloudflare for performance and security. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced, free WHOIS privacy, and domain defender protections, though explicit security policies and incident response details are not published. The WHOIS data for the domain is unavailable or query failed, which is unusual but likely due to querying the 'www' subdomain or temporary registry issues. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professionally managed, but WHOIS verification is recommended for full due diligence.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
58/ 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

5 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
    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  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

    • 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

  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
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • 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
82
Security headers
55
Email security
85
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
58
Average
78

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

NameSilo holds a significant market position as a low-cost domain registrar with a large active domain portfolio. Their competitive advantages include transparent pricing, free WHOIS privacy, bulk discounts, and a comprehensive suite of services including hosting and email. Revenue streams derive from domain registrations, renewals, hosting packages, SSL certificates, and email plans. The target customer segments are domain investors, small businesses, resellers, and web developers. Growth indicators include expanding domain extensions offered (400+), reseller and affiliate programs, and integration with popular email providers like Titan and Google Workspace. The partnership with catch.club for domain backorders enhances their service ecosystem. Strategic observations highlight a focus on customer support and security as differentiators in a competitive registrar market.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, free domain privacy, and domain defender protections. Multiple security headers are likely implemented though not explicitly confirmed. The use of Cloudflare and modern security practices reduces exposure to common web threats. However, the absence of a publicly available security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Compliance with GDPR is indicated via privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms. Incident response readiness and security culture indicators are not publicly documented, suggesting room for improvement in security communication and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information page to enhance transparency and trust.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Enhance website accessibility features to improve compliance and user experience for all users.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and tracking pixels to mitigate potential security risks.
  5. Verify and update WHOIS information to ensure domain registration data consistency and legitimacy.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
NameSilo LLC
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
NameSilo LLC
Description
We pride ourselves on providing the lowest everyday domain prices on the Internet. Whether you have a portfolio of 1 or 1,000,000 domains, we make registering and managing them a quick, clean, and easy process. We also provide hosting, website builder, SSL, premium DNS and email for a one-stop shop! Are you a domainer, small business owner, reseller or a web designer? Check out our Reseller and Affiliate programs. With our enhanced security options and Discount Program we can help you grow your business. For any questions or feedback, we’re here for you 24/7 with our world-class support team!
Key services
Domain registration, Domain transfer, Domain marketplace, Web hosting, SSL certificates, Email hosting, Reseller and affiliate programs
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, TikTok Pixel, Google Maps API, Cloudflare Insights
Frameworks
Bootstrap (CSS classes and Trustpilot widget)
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Free WHOIS privacy
  • Domain Defender Protection
  • Secure forms with no exposed sensitive data

Analytics and tracking

Services
Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics (via GTM), Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Cloudflare Insights
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Facebook Ads, TikTok Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics (via GTM)
Marketing tools
Trustpilot Reviews Widget
Transparency
good

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 WAF or blocking detected
  2. Professional domain registrar and hosting service with extensive offerings
  3. Strong emphasis on low pricing, security, and customer support
  4. Use of multiple modern analytics and tracking tools
  5. Comprehensive SEO and marketing integration
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response info published
  7. WHOIS data unavailable or query failed, requiring further verification
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern JavaScript SPA framework (Vue.js) with modular scripts and optimized loading. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, and Microsoft Clarity, indicating advanced digital marketing maturity. Hosting is likely via Cloudflare, providing performance and security benefits. The site is mobile responsive with good SEO optimization and clear navigation. Technical debt appears low with current technologies and best practices in use. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility and publish more detailed security and compliance documentation. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a robust 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. 74/100Medium27 findingsView report
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