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Security report for nic.br

Núcleo de Informação e Coordenação do Ponto BR (NIC.br) · Technology · Brazil

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

51/100

Risk levelMedium

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

NIC.br is a large, well-established non-profit organization responsible for managing critical Internet infrastructure and governance in Brazil. It operates key services such as domain registration (.br), IP address allocation, security incident response, and Internet usage research. The organization is recognized nationally and internationally as a pillar of Internet governance in Brazil, with a strong market position supported by multiple subsidiary and partner entities. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive digital presence with multilingual support and extensive content relevant to its audience. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Bootstrap, jQuery, FontAwesome, and Google Custom Search, with analytics powered by Piwik/Matomo. The site is mobile-optimized, accessible, and SEO-friendly, though some performance optimizations could be considered. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities, but could be improved by adding explicit security headers and a vulnerability disclosure policy. The security posture is solid, with no critical vulnerabilities detected and good practices observed. Privacy compliance is well addressed with a comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service, though cookie consent mechanisms are lacking. Contact information is available primarily via contact forms and social media channels. WHOIS data confirms the domain's legitimacy and consistency with the organization's profile. Overall, NIC.br presents a trustworthy, professional, and secure online presence aligned with its mission to support Internet governance and infrastructure in Brazil.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

  2. 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"

    • 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';…

  3. 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

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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
0
Security headers
30
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
51

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

NIC.br holds a dominant position in Brazil's Internet ecosystem, operating essential services such as domain registration and IP address allocation. Its non-profit model focuses on public interest and Internet governance, supported by a network of subsidiaries and partners including Registro.br and CERT.br. The organization targets a broad audience including government, technical communities, researchers, and the general public. NIC.br's strategic partnerships and comprehensive service offerings provide competitive advantages and reinforce its role as a central Internet authority in Brazil. The website's multilingual support and extensive content indicate a commitment to accessibility and outreach. Revenue streams are likely derived from domain registration fees and government or institutional funding. Growth indicators include ongoing projects in IPv6 adoption, security awareness, and Internet quality measurement.

Security posture

NIC.br demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced site-wide and no exposed sensitive data. The presence of CERT.br as a subsidiary indicates strong incident response capabilities. However, the website lacks explicit security policies and a vulnerability disclosure program, which are recommended best practices. No security headers were detected in the HTML content, suggesting room for improvement in defense-in-depth. The absence of cookie consent mechanisms may pose compliance risks under GDPR and similar regulations. Overall, the organization appears security-conscious but could enhance transparency and user trust by publishing detailed security policies and incident response contacts.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and frameworks followed.
  2. Implement and advertise a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Add standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  4. Introduce a cookie consent banner or mechanism to comply with GDPR and improve privacy transparency.
  5. Provide explicit incident response contact information on the website to facilitate communication.

Contact details published on the site

Legal name
Núcleo de Informação e Coordenação do Ponto BR (NIC.br)
Registration number
CNPJ 05.506.560/0001-36
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Núcleo de Informação e Coordenação do Ponto BR (NIC.br)
Description
O Núcleo de Informação e Coordenação do Ponto BR é uma entidade civil, sem fins lucrativos, que desde dezembro de 2005 implementa as decisões e projetos do Comitê Gestor da Internet no Brasil.
Key services
Domain registration and maintenance (.br domains), IPv4 and IPv6 address allocation, Security incident response (CERT.br), Internet usage research and indicators (Cetic.br), Internet infrastructure projects (Ceptro.br), Web technologies promotion (Ceweb.br), Traffic exchange points (IX.br), Bandwidth quality measurement (Simet), Educational and security awareness initiatives
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Bootstrap, jQuery, FontAwesome, Google Custom Search Engine, Piwik/Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused external services (CERT.br)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik/Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piwik/Matomo
Marketing tools
Google Custom Search Engine
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content in Portuguese and language options for English and Spanish.
  2. Strong presence of official partner and subsidiary sites linked prominently.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and responsive design.
  4. No signs of malicious or suspicious content.
  5. No explicit security policy or vulnerability disclosure page found.
  6. Privacy policy and terms of service are present and comprehensive.
  7. No explicit cookie consent mechanism detected.
  8. Social media presence is extensive across major platforms.
  9. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistency with business claims.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern and stable technology stack including Bootstrap for responsive design, jQuery for interactivity, and FontAwesome for icons. Google Custom Search is integrated for site search functionality, and Piwik/Matomo is used for analytics, indicating a preference for privacy-respecting tools. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with clear navigation and multilingual support. Performance is moderate, with potential for optimization in script loading and resource management. No common CMS was detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting provider details are not explicit. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports the organization's mission effectively but could benefit from performance tuning and enhanced 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

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 67/100Medium30 findingsView report
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