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Security report for nordvpn.com

NordVPN · Technology · Finland

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

Security score

86/100

Risk levelLow

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

NordVPN is a leading global VPN service provider founded in 2012, offering fast, secure, and privacy-focused internet access to a broad audience. The company operates under the parent entity Nord Security and maintains a strong market position with multiple subsidiaries providing complementary security services such as password management and file encryption. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides comprehensive information about its services and policies.

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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  • 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
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
86

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's business model is subscription-based, targeting privacy-conscious internet users worldwide. The company leverages a robust partnership ecosystem with related domains and subsidiaries to expand its service offerings. Its market presence is supported by ISO 27001 certification and transparent privacy and security policies, enhancing customer trust and compliance with regulations like GDPR. The company demonstrates growth through diversified security products and maintains a consistent brand identity across its digital assets.

Security posture

The website enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements essential security headers, reflecting a mature security posture. Incident response contacts and security policies are clearly provided, indicating readiness for security events. While DNSSEC is not enabled, the overall security practices align with industry standards. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The company maintains GDPR compliance and provides mechanisms for user consent and data protection.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to enhance domain name system security.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to improve vulnerability disclosure transparency.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate supply chain risks.
  4. Enhance data retention policy transparency and communicate it clearly to users.
  5. Continue investing in security awareness and incident response capabilities.
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 and security, IP masking, Traffic encryption
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Cloudflare, React (likely), Node.js (likely backend), Modern CSS
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web, Mobile apps (implied)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Secure forms with consent mechanisms

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
Marketing tools
Custom coupon 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 challenge.
  2. Strong brand presence with multiple related domains and subsidiaries.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and Cloudflare hosting for performance and security.
  5. Security headers and HTTPS enforced, indicating good security posture.
  6. No adult or questionable content detected; suitable for general audiences.
  7. WHOIS data is transparent and consistent with business claims.
  8. Multiple tracking and analytics tools used with privacy compliance.
  9. Clear contact and incident response information available.
Technical notes

Notes

NordVPN's website uses modern web technologies including React and Cloudflare for hosting and CDN services, ensuring fast performance and scalability. The site is well-structured with proper meta tags and SEO optimization, supporting high visibility and accessibility. Mobile optimization and accessibility features are excellent, providing a seamless user experience across devices. The technical infrastructure supports the company's business goals effectively, with room for minor improvements in DNS security.
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. 89/100 +7Low15 findingsView report
  2. 82/100Low18 findingsView report
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