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Security report for netnod.se

Netnod · Technology · Sweden

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Netnod is a well-established Swedish non-profit organization specializing in providing robust internet infrastructure services such as Internet Exchange points, DNS services, time synchronization, and transport solutions. With a founding year of 1996, Netnod holds a strong market position as a critical internet infrastructure provider in Northern Europe, including operation of the i.root-servers.net root DNS server. The organization targets ISPs, enterprises, cloud providers, and other digital entities requiring resilient internet connectivity. Technically, the website is built on Drupal 10, employs modern JavaScript libraries, and integrates privacy-conscious analytics (Matomo) and security features like reCAPTCHA v3. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and professionally designed, reflecting the organization's technical maturity. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement and privacy-respecting analytics, though explicit security headers and incident response information could be improved. WHOIS data for the www subdomain is missing but does not detract from the legitimacy of the main domain netnod.se. Overall, the website and organization demonstrate high trustworthiness and professionalism.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
28/ 100 · High
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. GDPR outside view

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

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • 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.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  3. 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 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';…

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  • 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
0
Security headers
50
Email security
65
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
28
Average
56

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

Netnod operates as a neutral non-profit entity reinvesting profits into technology and legislative expertise to maintain internet robustness. Its competitive advantage lies in its long history, non-commercial status, and operation of critical internet infrastructure. Revenue streams likely come from service fees for IX, DNS, time, and transport services. The target customer segments include ISPs, enterprises, and cloud providers primarily in the Nordic region. The organization maintains a strong partnership ecosystem with dedicated career, press, and technical resource sites. Growth indicators include continuous service offerings expansion and active participation in internet governance and policy discussions. Strategic observations highlight Netnod's focus on resilience, neutrality, and technical excellence in internet infrastructure.

Security posture

Netnod's security maturity is high, demonstrated by HTTPS enforcement, use of reCAPTCHA v3 on forms, and privacy-respecting analytics configuration. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts represent areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. GDPR compliance is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy, though cookie consent mechanisms could be enhanced. Incident response readiness is not explicitly communicated on the site. Overall, the security culture appears mature but could benefit from increased transparency and formalized security documentation.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish explicit security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response information including contact channels for security issues.
  3. Add a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance cookie consent mechanisms to explicitly obtain user consent and improve GDPR compliance.
  5. Provide contact details for a Data Protection Officer or privacy contact to increase transparency and trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Registration number
556534-0014
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Netnod
Description
Netnod is a neutral non-profit organization providing robust internet infrastructure and services including Internet Exchange (IX), DNS services, time synchronization services, and transport solutions primarily across the Nordics and beyond.
Key services
Internet Exchange (IX), DNS Services, Time Services (NTP/PTP), Transport Services (DWDM network), Root DNS server operation
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, Matomo Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA v3, Mailchimp
Frameworks
Drupal CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA v3 on forms
  • Matomo configured with Do Not Track and cookie disabling

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo, Mailchimp
Marketing tools
Mailchimp
Transparency
basic

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 challenges.
  2. Content is professionally presented with clear navigation and relevant business information.
  3. WHOIS data for www.netnod.se subdomain is not found, likely because the main domain netnod.se is used.
  4. Strong presence of privacy policy and GDPR compliance indicators.
  5. Use of modern CMS (Drupal 10) and security best practices like HTTPS and reCAPTCHA.
  6. No explicit security policy or incident response info published.
  7. Contact information is comprehensive including phone, email, physical address, and contact form.
  8. Social media presence on major platforms is linked.
  9. No signs of adult or questionable content; content safety rating is safe.
  10. Analytics usage is privacy-conscious with Matomo configured to respect Do Not Track and disable cookies.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10 CMS, leveraging modern JavaScript libraries such as Masonry, ImagesLoaded, and Headroom for UI enhancements. It integrates Matomo analytics configured to respect Do Not Track and disable cookies, reflecting a privacy-conscious approach. Google reCAPTCHA v3 is used to protect forms from spam and abuse. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with no major issues detected. Technical debt appears low, but opportunities exist to improve security headers and formalize security documentation. Hosting provider details are not explicitly identified from the content.
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. 72/100Medium28 findingsView report
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