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Security report for nordvpn.net

NordVPN · Technology · Finland

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 leading global VPN service provider established in 2012, offering fast, secure, and privacy-focused online services. The company operates under the parent entity Nord Security and maintains a strong market position with multiple subsidiary services including NordPass, NordLocker, and NordLayer. Their website is professionally designed, multilingual, and optimized for performance and accessibility, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Technically, the site leverages modern JavaScript frameworks, Cloudflare hosting, and CDN services to ensure fast and secure user experiences. Security-wise, NordVPN demonstrates a robust posture with HTTPS enforcement, comprehensive security headers, and ISO 27001 certification. They provide clear privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance and maintain incident response contacts, including dedicated security and abuse emails. Overall, the website and domain registration data indicate a trustworthy and well-established business with strong privacy and security commitments.

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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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's business model is subscription-based, targeting privacy-conscious internet users worldwide. Their competitive advantage lies in a broad service portfolio, strong brand recognition, and compliance with international security standards. The company’s ecosystem includes related services for password management and encrypted storage, enhancing customer retention and cross-selling opportunities. The presence of multiple related domains and localized content supports global market penetration. NordVPN’s strategic partnerships and use of Cloudflare for hosting and DNS services contribute to operational resilience and performance. Growth indicators include continuous product updates, security certifications, and transparent privacy practices, positioning NordVPN as a trusted leader in the cybersecurity and VPN market.

Security posture

NordVPN exhibits a high security maturity level with enforced HTTPS, implementation of key security headers, and adherence to ISO 27001 standards. The website does not expose sensitive data or vulnerable libraries and includes secure forms with cookie consent mechanisms. Incident response readiness is evident with dedicated security and abuse contact channels. GDPR compliance is well addressed through privacy and cookie policies. Minor gaps include the absence of DNSSEC and a published security.txt file for vulnerability disclosure. No critical vulnerabilities or malware indicators were detected. The company’s transparent security policies and certifications enhance trust and demonstrate a proactive security culture.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  3. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate supply chain risks.
  4. Enhance incident response documentation with detailed procedures and timelines.
  5. Maintain ongoing transparency and user education on data protection and privacy practices.
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), Node.js (likely backend), CDN usage
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 in HTML
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • Use of Cloudflare for DDoS protection

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel
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, cookie, and terms of service policies present.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and Cloudflare hosting for performance and security.
  5. Good security posture with HTTPS, security headers, and incident response contacts.
  6. No adult or questionable content detected; suitable for general audiences.
  7. WHOIS data supports legitimacy and business consistency.
  8. Multiple language support and localized content available.
  9. Cookie consent mechanism implemented with GDPR compliance.
  10. No suspicious or malicious domains linked.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and Astro, hosted on Cloudflare infrastructure ensuring fast content delivery and DDoS protection. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. SEO best practices are implemented with comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data. The technical stack supports scalability and performance, with no broken elements or errors detected. Opportunities exist to further modernize by enabling DNSSEC and expanding security disclosures. Overall, the technical infrastructure is robust, supporting NordVPN’s global service delivery and user engagement.
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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