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Security report for register.com

Network Solutions, LLC · Technology · United States

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

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Register.com, operated by Network Solutions, LLC, is a long-established domain registration and web services provider founded in 1994. The website offers a comprehensive suite of services including domain registration, web hosting, website builders, professional email, SSL certificates, and online marketing tools targeting small businesses and entrepreneurs. The integration with Network Solutions and ownership by Newfold Digital positions the company strongly in the domain and hosting market. Technically, the site is built on Adobe Experience Manager with modern web technologies, providing good performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility compliance. Security posture is solid with HTTPS, domain locking, and cookie consent mechanisms, though DNSSEC is not enabled and explicit security policies are not publicly disclosed. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, making it a reliable platform for its target audience.

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
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
100
Average
82

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

The company operates in the technology sector focusing on domain registration and web hosting services. It leverages its legacy brand and parent company resources to maintain a competitive market position. Revenue streams likely include domain sales, hosting subscriptions, professional services, and marketing tools. The target customers are small to medium businesses and online entrepreneurs seeking all-in-one web presence solutions. The company maintains affiliate and reseller programs to expand market reach. Strategic partnerships with resellerclub.com and integration with Network Solutions enhance its ecosystem. The website content and navigation reflect a mature business with clear service offerings and customer support channels.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, multiple domain status locks to prevent unauthorized changes, and cookie consent mechanisms aligned with GDPR. Accessibility compliance is supported via AudioEye scripts. However, DNSSEC is not enabled, which could improve DNS security. No explicit security policy or incident response contacts are published, which is a gap in transparency. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The use of third-party scripts like Adobe Analytics and OneTrust is managed with consent. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced by publishing security policies and enabling DNSSEC.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Add additional security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Network Solutions, LLC
Description
Register.com offers domain name registration, web hosting, website design and online marketing - all in one place. Award-winning customer service and small business tools to help build your online business.
Key services
Domain Name Registration, Web Hosting, Website Builder, eCommerce Website Builder, Professional Email, SSL Certificates, Online Marketing Services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Material Components Web, Google Fonts, Cloudflare DNS, OneTrust Cookie Consent, Adobe Launch (Tag Manager), AudioEye (Accessibility), jQuery, JavaScript
Frameworks
Adobe Experience Manager
Platforms
Network Solutions platform
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain locked with multiple EPP status codes
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Accessibility compliance script (AudioEye)

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics (implied by gtag script)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Adobe Analytics, OneTrust Cookie Consent
Marketing tools
SEO Tool, Directory Tool, Website Grader
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is business-focused, targeting small to medium businesses and entrepreneurs.
  3. Strong integration with Network Solutions branding and platform.
  4. Comprehensive navigation with clear service offerings.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and compliance tools.
  6. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected.
  7. Good privacy and cookie policy presence with consent mechanisms.
  8. No explicit security policy or incident response information publicly available.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager, a robust enterprise CMS, using modern front-end technologies including Material Components Web and Google Fonts. It integrates Adobe Launch for tag management and Adobe Analytics for data collection. The site uses Cloudflare for DNS but does not enable DNSSEC. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and accessibility features via AudioEye. The site employs OneTrust for cookie consent management, ensuring privacy compliance. The technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from DNSSEC and enhanced security headers. The site is well-structured with clear navigation and SEO meta tags, supporting good search engine visibility.
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. 81/100 +4Low24 findingsView report
  2. 77/100Low23 findingsView report
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