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Website security top 10 lists
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These top ten lists highlight some of the common security issues and myths which designers, developers, operators and purchasers of website should consider. They are associated with some pages across the website.
Top 10 website security myths
There are many myths relating to website and web application security. This list includes some common misconceptions concerning why organisations think they already have a secure website.
Top 10 website security myths
130 kB PDF, 4 pages A4 
Top 10 security tips for website design
Website design encompasses the whole of the development lifecycle, from initial strategy and planning through to deployment, operation and management. This top 10 list is for the project instigators and champions - whoever is the lead on a project to create a new website or undertake a modification to an existing one.
Top 10 security tips for website design
90 kB PDF, 4 pages A4
Top 10 website security issues
Website security (also referred to as web application security, or webappsec) is a broad field, but most websites have common security issues that need to be addressed, regardless of the particular technologies used or functions deployed.
Top 10 website security issues
98 kB PDF, 4 pages A4
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Watson Hall works with your business and information systems staff, partners and suppliers, including professional advisors such as accountants, auditors, insurers and solicitors. We guide, assist and build security and skills in organisations to reduce security risk.
These pages contain general information only. Nothing in these pages constitutes professional advice. Please read the website's terms of use, and consult a suitably qualified information security professional on any specific problem or matter.