{"id":92922,"date":"2026-04-04T22:12:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T03:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/?p=92922"},"modified":"2026-04-04T22:12:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T03:12:53","slug":"why-third-parties-are-taking-an-interest-in-your-clients-website-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/04\/why-third-parties-are-taking-an-interest-in-your-clients-website-security.html","title":{"rendered":"Why Third Parties Are Taking an Interest in Your Client\u2019s Website Security"},"content":{"rendered":"

Website security is serious business. That’s not news to most web designers. It\u2019s something we have to account for in how we build, the hosting company we use, and the software we trust<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And while there are plenty of best practices to follow, securing a website is a major challenge. Fending off automated attacks against content management systems (CMS), training clients, and continuously updating software take their toll. We can lessen the risks, but can’t fully mitigate them.<\/p>\n

For years, security processes were primarily between a designer, host, and client. But increasingly, other third parties are taking an active interest. And web designers are getting caught in the middle.<\/p>\n

If this hasn’t impacted you yet, it may be just a matter of time. Thus, freelancers and agencies need to take notice of this trend.<\/p>\n

Let’s take a look at what’s happening and how web designers can be prepared.<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s Involved?<\/h2>\n

Granted, third-party interest in web security isn\u2019t completely new. eCommerce sites have long had to deal with PCI compliance<\/a>. And government regulations have aimed at areas such as user privacy \u2013 which could also be considered a security concern.<\/p>\n

However, there seems to be increased input from other sources \u2013 particularly the insurance industry. They’re becoming keen on web security as it relates to their clients.<\/p>\n

Organizations that require insurance, such as businesses and non-profits, are very likely to have a website as well. Just as they take a physical location’s well-being into account, insurance companies are starting to look at websites in the same way.<\/p>\n

For example, let\u2019s think about a typical brick-and-mortar retail store. Before providing insurance to a retailer, an insurer might consider:<\/p>\n