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Security report for nordvpn.com

NordVPN · Technology · Finland

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

89/100

Risk levelLow

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

NordVPN is a leading provider of VPN services focused on delivering fast, secure, and risk-free online privacy solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Finland, the company operates a subscription-based business model targeting general internet users seeking to encrypt their traffic, change IP addresses, and browse without restrictions or intrusive ads. NordVPN is part of the larger Nord Security group, which includes subsidiaries such as NordPass, NordLocker, and NordLayer, offering complementary cybersecurity services. The website presents a professional and consistent brand image with excellent content quality and user experience.

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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

2 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

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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
82
Security headers
70
Email security
100
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
89

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention nordvpn.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
212,966
Employees
1
Customers
212,925
Third parties
40
Weak passwords
8%

Latest record dated 2025-10-15 · 13,991 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

NordVPN holds a strong market position as a top VPN provider with a broad target audience ranging from individual consumers to businesses. Its competitive advantages include a comprehensive suite of privacy and security features, a well-established brand, and a diversified product portfolio under Nord Security. The company leverages partnerships for payment processing and account management, enhancing operational efficiency. Growth indicators include continuous product updates and a strong digital presence. The business model relies on subscription revenues, with a focus on privacy-conscious users globally.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, clientTransferProhibited domain status, and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, and explicit security headers were not detected in the provided data, representing areas for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found. The absence of published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure programs suggests opportunities to enhance transparency and incident readiness. Overall, the security posture is strong but could benefit from formalized policies and additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen domain name system security.
  2. Publish comprehensive privacy policy and terms of service pages accessible from the main site.
  3. Add security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Establish and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program and security.txt file.
  5. Provide clear incident response contact information including security and abuse emails.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
NordVPN
Description
Fast, secure, and risk-free VPN for online privacy. Encrypt your traffic, change your IP, and browse freely without restrictions or intrusive ads.
Key services
VPN service, Online privacy, Traffic encryption, IP masking, Ad blocking
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

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

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • clientTransferProhibited domain status
  • Cookie consent with GA4 tracking enabled

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
Marketing tools
Cookie consent management
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is comprehensive and relevant to VPN services.
  3. Strong brand presence and consistent branding.
  4. Cookie consent and GDPR compliance mechanisms are implemented.
  5. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found in the provided HTML snippet.
  6. No explicit privacy policy or terms of service pages detected in the provided content.
  7. Use of Cloudflare DNS and hosting inferred.
  8. No security headers explicitly detected in the provided data; recommend adding.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  10. No incident response or security contact information found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including JavaScript, Cloudflare DNS, and consent management scripts. Hosting is inferred to be via Cloudflare, providing performance and security benefits. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and demonstrates fast loading times. SEO and accessibility features are well implemented, with proper meta tags and Open Graph data. No CMS was explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Technical risks are minimal, but the lack of DNSSEC and security headers are notable gaps. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a high-quality user experience and robust 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. 86/100 +4Low17 findingsView report
  2. 82/100Low18 findingsView report
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