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Security report for verisign.com

Verisign · Technology · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in Security headers and GDPR outside view.

Security score

77/100

Risk levelLow

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

Verisign is a globally recognized leader in domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, powering critical top-level domains such as .com and .net. The company provides essential services that ensure the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet's core infrastructure. Their market position is strong, supported by a comprehensive suite of services including registrar tools, domain name search, and zone file information. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and mobile optimization. Technically, the site employs modern web technologies including JavaScript, SVG graphics, and web components, alongside third-party integrations like OneTrust for cookie consent and Salesforce Chat for customer engagement. Performance is moderate with good SEO and accessibility features. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforcement, anti-clickjacking measures, and a public vulnerability disclosure page, though explicit security headers could be more visible. The overall risk assessment is low; no critical vulnerabilities or suspicious content were detected. The absence of WHOIS data is noted but likely due to registry-level privacy policies rather than malicious intent. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security header transparency, publishing a security.txt file, and improving data retention disclosures to further strengthen trust and compliance.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

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. GDPR outside view

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

    • 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

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  • Exposed services
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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
90
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
77

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

Verisign operates in the technology sector as an essential entity providing domain registry and internet infrastructure services. Their business model revolves around enabling domain registrations and supporting internet stability, targeting domain registrars, businesses, and internet stakeholders. The company benefits from a strong partnership ecosystem and maintains a high level of trust through comprehensive legal, privacy, and security disclosures. Growth indicators include active blog updates, industry reports, and innovation initiatives such as Verisign Labs. Their market presence is global with a focus on enterprise-scale operations.

Security posture

Verisign demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, anti-clickjacking scripts, and a dedicated security vulnerability disclosure page. Cookie consent mechanisms comply with privacy regulations, and the site avoids exposing sensitive data. While explicit security headers like Content-Security-Policy are not clearly visible in the HTML, the overall implementation suggests adherence to best practices. No vulnerabilities or phishing indicators were found. Incident response contact channels are provided, enhancing readiness. Compliance with GDPR and CCPA is indicated through privacy and cookie policies.

Recommendations

  1. Publish explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance browser security.
  2. Implement and publicly document a security.txt file to streamline vulnerability reporting and improve transparency.
  3. Conduct regular audits of third-party scripts and integrations to mitigate supply chain risks.
  4. Enhance data retention policy disclosures to align with evolving privacy regulations and user expectations.
  5. Promote security culture by providing more visible trust seals or certifications on the website.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
VeriSign, Inc.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Verisign
Description
Verisign enables the security, stability and resiliency of key internet infrastructure and services, including the .com and .net domains. The domains that define the internet are Powered by Verisign.
Key services
Domain name registry services, Internet infrastructure services, Registrar tools, Domain name search, Zone file information
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, SVG, Web Components, OneTrust (cookie consent), Salesforce Chat
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Anti-clickjacking script present
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Security vulnerability disclosure page available

Analytics and tracking

Services
Siteimprove Analytics, Adobe DTM
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Adobe DTM, Siteimprove Analytics, OneTrust
Marketing tools
Adobe DTM, Siteimprove 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 rich content and professional design.
  2. Strong branding and consistent messaging about domain registry and internet infrastructure.
  3. Comprehensive legal and privacy documentation present.
  4. Multiple official social media and external links to trusted domains.
  5. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, likely due to registry restrictions, not suspicious.
  7. Good security posture with HTTPS and anti-clickjacking measures.
  8. Cookie consent and privacy compliance mechanisms implemented.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages modern web technologies including JavaScript modules, SVG for scalable graphics, and web components for modular UI elements. Integration with OneTrust indicates mature cookie consent management. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance is moderate, with potential for improvement in loading speed and caching strategies. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or proprietary platform. Hosting details are not disclosed. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and secure user experience.
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. 77/100 +4Low27 findingsView report
  3. 73/100Medium23 findingsView report
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