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Security report for nordvpn.net

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 global VPN service provider established in 2012, offering fast, secure, and privacy-focused VPN solutions to a broad audience seeking online anonymity and unrestricted internet access. The company operates under the parent entity Nord Security and maintains a strong market position with a comprehensive product suite including NordPass, NordLocker, and NordLayer. Their website reflects a mature digital presence with excellent content quality, clear navigation, and professional branding consistent with their industry standing. Technically, the website leverages modern web technologies including JavaScript frameworks (likely React), Cloudflare hosting and DNS services, and robust cookie consent mechanisms. The site is optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO, ensuring a seamless user experience across devices. Security is well addressed with HTTPS enforcement, comprehensive security headers, and adherence to privacy regulations including GDPR compliance. The security posture is strong, supported by ISO 27001 certification and transparent incident response channels. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The domain registration is consistent and trustworthy, with a long domain age appropriate for the company's history. Overall, NordVPN demonstrates a high level of digital maturity and security awareness, positioning it as a reliable and credible VPN provider. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC to further enhance DNS security, continuous monitoring of third-party scripts for vulnerabilities, and maintaining up-to-date security certifications and disclosures to sustain user trust and compliance.

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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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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

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, specifically in cybersecurity and online privacy services. Its subscription-based business model targets individual consumers and enterprises seeking secure internet access and data protection. The company benefits from a strong brand and a diversified product ecosystem, including password management and secure file storage solutions. NordVPN's market positioning as a top-tier VPN provider is reinforced by its ISO 27001 certification and transparent security practices. The company leverages partnerships and related domains to expand its service offerings and maintain competitive advantages. Growth indicators include a mature domain age, extensive multilingual website presence, and active engagement with privacy regulations. NordVPN's strategic focus on privacy, security, and user experience supports sustained market relevance and customer loyalty.

Security posture

NordVPN exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and adherence to recognized standards such as ISO 27001. The presence of clear privacy policies, cookie consent mechanisms, and incident response contacts indicates strong compliance and readiness. No vulnerabilities or security misconfigurations were identified in the analyzed content. The company maintains transparency in its security disclosures and vulnerability handling, including a security.txt file and dedicated security contacts. GDPR compliance is evident, and data protection officer contact information is provided. Overall, NordVPN demonstrates a robust security culture aligned with industry best practices, minimizing risks related to data breaches and regulatory penalties.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and libraries to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  3. Maintain and update security certifications and public disclosures to reinforce trust and compliance.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user data handling for improved privacy compliance.
  5. Invest in continuous security awareness training and incident response drills to strengthen organizational security culture.
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 protection, Traffic encryption, IP masking
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Cloudflare, React (likely), Modern CSS, Cookie Consent Management
Frameworks
React
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Cookie consent with GA4 tracking opt-in
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of clientTransferProhibited domain status

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics 4
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Google Analytics 4
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 fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenge.
  2. Strong security posture with HTTPS and security headers.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with consent mechanisms.
  4. Clear business and contact information via contact forms.
  5. Use of multiple related domains indicating a broad product ecosystem.
  6. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  7. Modern and professional website design and UX.
  8. Use of Cloudflare for hosting and DNS services.
  9. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities detected in HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is modern and robust, utilizing Cloudflare for DNS and hosting, which provides performance benefits and DDoS protection. The tech stack includes JavaScript frameworks (likely React) and advanced cookie consent management tools supporting GDPR compliance. The site is well-optimized for SEO, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness, ensuring broad user reach and engagement. No CMS was detected, indicating a custom or proprietary content management solution. Performance is fast, and the site employs best practices in meta tags and structured data for enhanced search engine visibility. Technical risks are minimal, with recommendations focusing on DNS security enhancements and third-party script management.
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. 87/100Low16 findingsView report
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