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Security report for solarwinds.com

SolarWinds · Technology · United States

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

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

SolarWinds is a leading enterprise software company specializing in hybrid IT observability, database performance monitoring, incident response, and IT service management solutions. Their platform is designed to provide simple, powerful, and secure tools to accelerate digital transformation for IT professionals and enterprises. The company maintains a strong market position with a comprehensive portfolio tailored for hybrid IT ecosystems. Technically, the website leverages modern frameworks such as Next.js and React, with integrations for Adobe DTM analytics and performance monitoring, reflecting a mature and well-architected digital infrastructure. Security posture is robust, with HTTPS enforcement, multiple security headers, and adherence to recognized frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST. Privacy and compliance are well addressed with clear policies and GDPR compliance indicators. Overall, SolarWinds demonstrates a high level of professionalism, technical maturity, and security awareness, making it a trustworthy and credible IT solutions provider.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 100 · Medium
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

4 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  2. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

  3. 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 SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
80
Security headers
85
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
84

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention solarwinds.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
11,238
Employees
60
Customers
10,782
Third parties
396
Weak passwords
9%

Latest record dated 2026-05-30 · 97 subdomains affected

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  • –partner.solarwinds.com2026-05-30
  • –thwack.solarwinds.com2026-05-29
  • –jira.solarwinds.com2026-05-28
  • –support.solarwinds.com2026-05-26
  • –customerportal.solarwinds.com2026-05-26

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

SolarWinds operates primarily in the technology sector, targeting IT professionals and enterprises requiring hybrid IT management solutions. Their business model combines SaaS offerings with traditional software licensing. The company benefits from a strong brand presence, an active user community (THWACK), and a broad product portfolio covering observability, database management, incident response, and ITSM. Their market positioning is reinforced by certifications and comprehensive support resources. Partnerships with global system integrators and MSPs further extend their ecosystem. The company’s digital presence is optimized for performance and user experience, supporting growth and customer engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enabled and multiple security headers implemented. There is no evidence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries. The presence of dedicated incident response and security policy pages indicates organizational commitment to security best practices. However, the absence of a security.txt file and explicit Data Protection Officer contact information are areas for improvement. Compliance with GDPR and other frameworks is evident, but continuous monitoring and updates are recommended to maintain security maturity.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure.
  2. Provide clear contact information for the Data Protection Officer to enhance compliance transparency.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance user awareness by promoting security best practices and incident response readiness.
  5. Develop a long-term security strategy focusing on continuous compliance and risk management.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
SolarWinds
Description
Simple, powerful, secure hybrid IT observability and IT management software built to accelerate your transformation.
Key services
IT observability, Database performance monitoring, Incident response, IT service management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Adobe DTM, PerfDrive, SVG graphics
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Secure forms with proper labels
  • No exposed sensitive data detected

Analytics and tracking

Services
Adobe Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Adobe DTM
Marketing tools
Adobe DTM
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 rich, professional, and targeted at IT professionals and enterprises.
  3. Strong emphasis on security and compliance with dedicated pages and certifications.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks.
  5. Comprehensive navigation with clear categorization of products and solutions.
  6. Active community presence via THWACK user community.
  7. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

SolarWinds’ website is built on a modern tech stack including React and Next.js, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile optimization. The use of Adobe DTM for analytics and performance monitoring indicates advanced digital maturity. The site structure is clear and well-organized, supporting SEO and accessibility standards. No major technical debt or performance bottlenecks were detected. Opportunities exist to further enhance security by implementing additional security standards and improving transparency around data protection roles.
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. 83/100 +3Low16 findingsView report
  2. 80/100Low17 findingsView report
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