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Security report for planethoster.com

PlanetHoster · Technology · Canada

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

56/100

Risk levelMedium

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

PlanetHoster is a medium-sized technology company specializing in premium web hosting solutions including shared hosting, dedicated servers, hybrid cloud, and private cloud services. Established in 2007, it operates data centers in Canada, France, and Switzerland, serving over 60,000 customers worldwide. The company emphasizes performance, security, customer experience, and environmental responsibility, positioning itself as a top hosting provider in its markets. Technically, the website is built on a modern Angular framework with responsive design and good SEO practices. The infrastructure is self-hosted with proprietary network and advanced security measures such as DDoS protection, firewalls, SSL encryption, and regular backups. However, explicit security headers are not detected, and no public security policy or incident response contacts are found. The security posture is strong with 99.9% uptime guarantees and multiple certifications including ISO, PCI, SOC 2, and ICANN accreditations. Privacy compliance is supported by a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie consent mechanism. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain is a concern, creating some uncertainty about domain registration legitimacy. Overall, PlanetHoster presents a professional and trustworthy web hosting service with robust technical and security foundations. Strategic improvements in transparency around security policies and domain registration details would enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 100 · High
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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google APIs

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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
52
Security headers
85
Email security
70
DNS health
75
Network security
20
GDPR outside view
35
Average
56

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

PlanetHoster holds a strong market position as a recognized top 10 hosting provider in 2023 and 2024, with a focus on the Canadian, French, and Swiss markets. Its business model revolves around providing a wide range of hosting services, including shared, dedicated, and cloud hosting, supported by an affiliate and reseller program to expand reach. The company’s competitive advantages include in-house operations, multiple certifications, and a commitment to eco-friendly practices. Revenue streams likely include hosting subscriptions, dedicated server rentals, domain registrations, and affiliate commissions. The target customer segments are businesses and individuals requiring reliable and secure hosting solutions. The partnership ecosystem includes localized country-specific websites and a community forum. Growth indicators include recent infrastructure expansions and technology deployments such as the N0C platform and private cloud services.

Security posture

PlanetHoster demonstrates a mature security posture with advanced protections against DDoS attacks, multi-layered firewalls, SSL/TLS encryption for all hosted sites, and regular backups. The infrastructure is monitored continuously with 24/7 technical support. However, the website lacks explicit security headers and a publicly available security policy or incident response contact, which are important for transparency and compliance. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through privacy policies and cookie consent. The absence of WHOIS data for the domain introduces a minor risk factor. Overall, the security culture appears strong but could benefit from enhanced public documentation and disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a detailed security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program and security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Add and enforce security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options.
  4. Clarify domain registration details and ensure WHOIS information is accurate and publicly available to improve trust.
  5. Enhance direct contact information availability, including verified company emails and phone numbers, to improve customer support transparency.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
PlanetHoster
Description
PlanetHoster offers premium web hosting solutions including shared hosting, reseller solutions, dedicated servers, hybrid cloud, and private cloud services. They emphasize performance, security, customer experience, and environmental responsibility.
Key services
Shared Hosting, Dedicated Servers, HybridCloud Servers, Private Cloud, Domain Name Registration, Affiliate Program
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Angular (version 20.2.4), TypeScript, Bootstrap CSS, Google Fonts (Lato), SVG icons
Frameworks
Angular
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • DDoS protection mentioned
  • Firewalls and filtering
  • SSL/TLS certificates for all hosted sites
  • Regular backups
  • Updates and patches
  • 99.9% uptime guarantee

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

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 rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong emphasis on security, privacy, and environmental responsibility.
  3. Multiple certifications and accreditations displayed.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the homepage; contact via form only.
  5. No explicit security.txt or vulnerability disclosure page found.
  6. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  7. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual and warrants further investigation.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Angular 20.2.4 with a modern, responsive design optimized for mobile and desktop. It uses Google Fonts and SVG icons for visual consistency. The hosting infrastructure is proprietary, with data centers in Canada, France, and Switzerland, connected by low latency networks. Performance is fast with good SEO and accessibility features. No CMS is detected, indicating a custom-built platform. The site uses HTTPS exclusively, ensuring encrypted communications. However, the absence of explicit security headers and limited public security documentation are technical gaps. The WHOIS data absence suggests a need for domain registration review. Overall, the technical implementation is robust with opportunities for security and transparency enhancements.
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

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