Websites and web applications are exposed to cyberattacks on a daily basis. Many of these attacks exploit known vulnerabilities that are often easy to prevent or resolve. To help organizations better understand these risks, the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) has compiled a list of the most critical security issues for websites and web applications: the OWASP Top 10.
This list is used worldwide by developers, security specialists, auditors, and organizations as a guideline for improving website security. Although it is not legislation or certification, it forms the basis of many organizations’ security policies.
The list includes the most common and high-impact vulnerabilities found in websites and web applications. Examples include:
– Broken Access Control (inadequate access control)
– Cryptographic Failures (inadequate data protection)
– Injection attacks, such as SQL injection
– Security Misconfiguration (incorrect security settings)
– Vulnerable and Outdated Components (outdated software)
These vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or system disruption.
Many successful cyberattacks exploit well-known security issues listed in the OWASP Top 10. By regularly checking for these risks, organizations can identify and address vulnerabilities early on.
In addition, many other standards and compliance frameworks, such as PCI DSS and ISO 27001, use this list as a technical foundation for secure web applications. Addressing these risks therefore not only contributes to better security but also supports other compliance objectives.
Trust Guard helps organizations identify vulnerabilities that align with the risks listed in the OWASP Top 10. Automated scans are used to check websites for known security issues. The results are clearly displayed in a dashboard, making it easy to see which issues require priority attention.
