DNS4EU
- Fair 3.3
- Easy 3.0
- Secure 4.0
FES Scores 9
| Pillar | Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Day-one UX Can non-technical staff use it without a project? | 3 | DNS4EU is a new EU-funded DNS resolver service launched in 2023, designed for immediate deployment in public sector and critical infrastructure. Source |
| Easy | Operate Admin burden, updates, backups and language coverage. | 4 | DNS4EU is operated by a consortium of EU-based organizations with a focus on EU sovereignty and compliance with EU regulations. Source |
| Easy | Integrate SSO, mail/CalDAV, APIs and common NGO connectors. | 2 | Integrations vary; check current APIs and connectors. Source |
| Fair | Lock-in / exit Can you leave with your data in open formats, at known cost? | 3 | Rule baseline (rubric_v1): EU SaaS usually allows export, but remapping integrations still costs effort. Source |
| Fair | Sovereignty EU legal entity, EU hosting, and exposure to extra-EU lawful access? | 5 | Rule baseline (rubric_v1): EU legal entity + EU-hosted SaaS offering. Source |
| Fair | Openness Open source or open standards? Are independent implementations possible? | 2 | Rule baseline (rubric_v1): proprietary / non-OSI license — openness capped unless open standards dominate. Source |
| Secure | IT security Authentication, encryption, patch cadence and independent audit. | 4 | DNS4EU emphasizes security by design, including DNSSEC support and protection against common DNS-based attacks. Source |
| Secure | User security 2FA, roles, phishing resistance and safe defaults. | 3 | DNS4EU provides basic user security features such as filtering malicious domains and supporting encrypted DNS protocols. Source |
| Secure | Personal data GDPR fit: DPA, residency, sub-processors and Schrems II posture. | 5 | European vendor GDPR posture; still confirm DPA and subprocessors. Source |
Indicative scores from public information — how we score.