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Security report for nic.es

Entidad Pública Empresarial Red.es · Government · Spain

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

Dominios.es is the official Spanish government unit responsible for managing the registration of .es internet domain names, operating under the public entity Red.es. The website serves as a comprehensive portal for domain registration, management, and information dissemination targeted at individuals, businesses, and authorized registrars. It holds a strong market position as the sole official registry for .es domains, supported by certifications such as ENS, ISO 9001, and ISO 27001, and partnerships with cybersecurity organizations like INCIBE. Technically, the site is built on Drupal 10 with modern web technologies including jQuery and Bootstrap, ensuring good mobile optimization, accessibility, and SEO. The presence of Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager indicates moderate user tracking balanced with GDPR-compliant cookie consent mechanisms. Security is robust with HTTPS, security headers, and procedural controls like authorization codes for domain transfers. While the site lacks explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure pages, its overall security posture is strong, supported by certifications and collaboration with cybersecurity bodies. The absence of direct contact emails or phone numbers is mitigated by a contact form and institutional transparency. Overall, Dominios.es presents a trustworthy, professional, and secure platform aligned with government standards and user needs.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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.

    • 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 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 Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

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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
90
Security headers
75
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
Average
77

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

Dominios.es operates as a government essential entity managing the .es domain namespace, providing services primarily through authorized agents. Its business model focuses on domain registration, renewal, and management, with a clear emphasis on security and fraud prevention. The organization benefits from strong institutional backing by Red.es and collaborates with national and international cybersecurity partners. The website content and structure reflect a mature digital presence aimed at transparency and user support. Growth indicators include active news updates and statistical reporting. The partnership ecosystem includes NIC Spain, INCIBE, and international domain organizations, reinforcing its authoritative market position.

Security posture

The security maturity of Dominios.es is high, demonstrated by the use of HTTPS, security certifications (ISO 27001, ENS), and procedural safeguards such as AuthCode for domain transfers. The site implements cookie consent compliant with GDPR and collaborates with INCIBE to combat phishing and fraud. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, the lack of a published incident response or abuse contact page is a minor gap. Overall, the security culture appears strong, with ongoing efforts to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Recommendations

  1. Publish explicit incident response and abuse contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  2. Implement a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and improve security communication.
  3. Enhance visibility of direct contact channels for security-related inquiries.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party scripts and tracking tools to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Continue to monitor and update cookie consent mechanisms to maintain compliance with evolving privacy regulations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Entidad Pública Empresarial Red.es
Description
Unidad responsable de la gestión del registro de nombres de dominio de Internet bajo el código de país “.es”, integrada en Red.es del Gobierno de España.
Key services
Registro de dominios .es, Gestión y renovación de dominios, Cambio de datos y titularidad, Soporte a agentes registradores, Lucha contra el fraude electrónico
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, jQuery, Bootstrap, CookiesJSR, Google Tag Manager, Slick Carousel
Frameworks
Drupal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of authorization codes (AuthCode) for domain transfers
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Collaboration with INCIBE for anti-phishing

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Official Spanish government domain registry website for .es domains
  2. Comprehensive information on domain registration and management
  3. Strong security posture with HTTPS and security certifications
  4. Cookie consent and privacy policies are well implemented
  5. No signs of blocking or WAF interference
  6. Use of modern CMS (Drupal 10) and standard web technologies
  7. Good integration with trusted partners and security organizations
  8. No direct contact emails or phone numbers publicly listed, only contact form
  9. No explicit incident response or vulnerability disclosure page found
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern and stable technology stack centered on Drupal 10, supported by jQuery and Bootstrap for responsive design and user interface components. Performance is moderate with room for optimization, particularly in script loading and asset management. Accessibility and SEO are well addressed through semantic HTML and meta tags. The use of Google Tag Manager and Analytics is standard for user behavior insights. No major technical debt or obsolete technologies were identified, indicating a well-maintained infrastructure suitable for a government service platform.
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. 73/100Medium28 findingsView report
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