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Security report for ripe.net

RIPE Network Coordination Centre · Telecommunications · N/a

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and SSL/TLS.

Security score

80/100

Risk levelLow

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

RIPE NCC is a well-established, not-for-profit Regional Internet Registry serving Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. It provides critical Internet resource allocation and registration services to over 20,000 members. The website reflects a mature organization with comprehensive service offerings including IP address management, community coordination, training, and Internet data analysis tools. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies, is mobile-optimized, and uses privacy-conscious analytics. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and security best practices observed, though explicit security headers could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data is notable but likely due to registry policies rather than malicious intent. Overall, the site is professional, trustworthy, and serves a specialized technical audience effectively.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 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

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 29 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
85
Security headers
55
Email security
75
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
80

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

RIPE NCC holds a critical position in the Internet infrastructure ecosystem as one of five global Regional Internet Registries. Its membership model targets ISPs, telecoms, and large corporations, providing essential Internet number resources and coordination. The organization demonstrates transparency through extensive documentation, community engagement, and event hosting. Its market position is strong and stable, supported by decades of operation and recognized authority. The website's external links to related RIPE services and tools indicate a broad ecosystem. No direct revenue streams are visible on the site, consistent with its non-profit status. The organization maintains a clear focus on technical excellence and community support.

Security posture

The website exhibits a high level of security maturity with enforced HTTPS, use of a cookie consent mechanism, and no visible exposure of sensitive data. The presence of Matomo analytics suggests privacy-aware tracking. However, explicit security headers like X-Frame-Options and Referrer-Policy are not clearly detected and could be added to enhance protection. Incident response contact channels such as abuse@ addresses are referenced, indicating readiness for security incidents. No vulnerabilities or security issues were detected in the content or scripts. Compliance with GDPR is evident through privacy and cookie policies. Overall, the security posture is robust with room for minor improvements.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and explicitly publish security headers such as X-Frame-Options, Referrer-Policy, and Content-Security-Policy for enhanced protection.
  2. Provide clearer and more accessible contact information for security incidents and data protection officer details to improve transparency.
  3. Regularly audit third-party scripts and analytics tools to ensure no vulnerabilities or privacy issues arise.
  4. Enhance documentation on incident response procedures and vulnerability disclosure policies to build trust.
  5. Maintain and update privacy and cookie policies to reflect evolving regulations and best practices.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
RIPE Network Coordination Centre
Description
The RIPE NCC is a not-for-profit membership association and Regional Internet Registry providing Internet resource allocation, registration, and coordination activities primarily for Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia.
Key services
IP address and ASN registration, Internet resource management, Technical coordination and community support, Training and certification, Internet data analysis tools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Matomo Analytics, Custom web components, JavaScript ES6+, Web fonts (WOFF2)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused scripts

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
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 challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive, well-structured, and professionally presented.
  3. Strong focus on Internet resource management and community engagement.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and analytics with privacy considerations.
  5. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly listed on the homepage or footer.
  6. Multiple legal and policy documents are linked and accessible.
  7. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  8. WHOIS data is missing or inaccessible, which is unusual but not necessarily suspicious.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern tech stack including ES6 JavaScript, custom web components, and WOFF2 web fonts, indicating up-to-date front-end technologies. Matomo analytics is used for privacy-conscious user tracking. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and good accessibility features. Performance appears fast with efficient resource loading. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or static site architecture. Hosting provider details are not evident from the content. The site benefits from clear navigation, structured content, and SEO-friendly metadata. Technical risks are minimal, though explicit security headers could be added to reduce attack surface.
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. 79/100Low25 findingsView report
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