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Security report for nordcheckout.com

NordVPN · Technology · N/a

Low risk. 3 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

87/100

Risk levelLow

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

NordVPN is a well-established technology company specializing in providing VPN subscription services to a global audience. The website offers clear pricing plans and emphasizes ease of purchase with multiple payment options including card, crypto, and PayPal. The company targets general internet users seeking enhanced online privacy and security, positioning itself as a leading VPN provider with a strong brand presence and multiple related services such as NordPass and NordLocker. The domain age and WHOIS data confirm a mature and legitimate business operation since 2012. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including JavaScript, Cloudflare DNS, and cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR and US_CA regulations. The site is optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness, providing an excellent user experience. Hosting appears to be via Cloudflare, enhancing security and performance. SEO and accessibility practices are well implemented. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS and uses clientTransferProhibited status on the domain to prevent unauthorized transfers. Cookie consent and tracking scripts are present, indicating attention to privacy compliance. However, explicit privacy policies, terms of service, security policies, and incident response contacts were not found in the provided content, representing areas for improvement. Overall, NordVPN's website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, technical maturity, and security posture suitable for its business model. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing a security.txt file for vulnerability disclosure, and making privacy and security policies more explicit to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
100/ 100 · Low
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 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. 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
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 19 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates

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  • 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
67
Security headers
70
Email security
100
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
87

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

NordVPN operates in the technology sector, focusing on online privacy and security through VPN services. Its subscription-based business model targets individual consumers and businesses seeking secure internet access. The company has a strong market position as a leading VPN provider with a broad ecosystem including password management and file encryption services. The presence of multiple related domains indicates a diversified product portfolio. NordVPN's growth is supported by a consistent brand image, global reach, and integration of modern digital marketing and analytics tools. The company leverages partnerships and subsidiaries to expand its service offerings and maintain competitive advantages in the cybersecurity market.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security posture with HTTPS enforcement, domain transfer protection, and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR and US_CA regulations. The use of Cloudflare DNS servers suggests robust hosting security and DDoS protection. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms such as security.txt limits transparency and may impact incident handling efficiency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The security score is high but could be improved by publishing comprehensive security and incident response documentation and enabling DNSSEC for domain integrity.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to provide clear vulnerability disclosure and incident reporting channels.
  3. Add explicit privacy policy and terms of service pages linked from the pricing page for transparency and compliance.
  4. Include dedicated security and incident response policies with contact information such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  5. Maintain and regularly audit third-party scripts and tracking tools to minimize privacy risks and ensure compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
NordVPN
Description
Buy a VPN in just 60 seconds — it’s that easy. Compare NordVPN plans, prices, and features to get the best VPN subscription for securing up to 10 devices.
Key services
VPN subscription plans, Online privacy and security
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Cloudflare DNS, Cookie Consent scripts, Modern CSS, HTML5
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Client transfer prohibited domain status
  • Cookie consent with GDPR and US_CA presets

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (implied)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics (implied by analytics scripts)
Marketing tools
Cookie consent scripts, Experiment tracking
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent mechanism is implemented.
  3. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service found on the pricing page HTML content provided.
  4. Strong branding and consistent domain usage across related services.
  5. Modern technical implementation with Cloudflare DNS and HTTPS.
  6. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the provided HTML content.
  7. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  8. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and consistent business identity.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack with JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5, optimized for fast loading and mobile responsiveness. Hosting via Cloudflare provides performance and security benefits. Cookie consent scripts and experiment tracking indicate advanced analytics and marketing capabilities. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. The site demonstrates good SEO practices with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. Accessibility features are present but could be further enhanced. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a high-quality user experience and scalable business operations.
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. 89/100Low16 findingsView report
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