Web Application Security Checklist

Use the Web Application Security Checklist to review access control, data protection, encryption, logging, backups, and patching. Assess risks and keep your application audit-ready at all times.

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Web Application Security Checklist

Identity, Access & Account Security

Data Protection & Encryption

Application & Platform Security

Infrastructure, Patch & Dependency Management

Monitoring, Logging & Incident Response

Backup, Recovery & Third-Party Risk

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Web Application Security Checklist

Use the Web Application Security Checklist to review access control, data protection, encryption, logging, backups, and patching. Assess risks and keep your application audit-ready at all times.

1. Are strong password policies enforced for all user accounts?

2. Is multi-factor authentication enabled for all admin and privileged accounts?

3. Are inactive, test, and ex-employee accounts disabled or removed?

4. Are user roles and permissions reviewed regularly to enforce least privilege?

5. Is access to production systems restricted and audited?

6. Are service and system accounts limited to only the permissions they require?

1. Is HTTPS enforced across the entire application using valid TLS certificates?

2. Is TLS 1.2 or higher enforced for all network connections?

3. Is sensitive data (passwords, tokens, PII) encrypted at rest?

4. Are secrets and API keys stored in a secure secrets manager or vault?

5. Are backups encrypted before storage?

6. Is access to production data restricted and logged?

1. Are security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, etc.) configured correctly?

2. Is CSRF protection enabled on all state-changing requests?

3. Is user input validated and safely handled across the application?

4. Are file uploads restricted by type, size, and content?

5. Are uploaded files scanned for malware?

6. Are error messages generic and free of sensitive technical details?

1. Are operating systems, frameworks, and libraries updated regularly?

2. Are unused packages, plugins, features, and services removed?

3. Are known vulnerabilities tracked and prioritized for remediation?

4. Are security patches tested before being deployed to production?

5. Are firewalls or security groups configured to block unnecessary traffic?

6. Are unnecessary ports and services disabled?

1. Are audit logs enabled for authentication, permission, and configuration changes?

2. Are logs protected against deletion or tampering?

3. Are alerts configured for suspicious or high-risk activities?

4. Are security alerts reviewed and acted upon promptly?

5. Is there a documented incident response process?

6. Are vulnerability scans and penetration tests performed regularly?

1. Are backups stored in a secure, access-controlled location?

2. Are backup restores tested regularly?

3. Is a disaster recovery plan documented and up to date?

4. Are third-party vendors reviewed for security risks?

5. Are third-party API keys and credentials rotated regularly?

6. Are third-party integrations limited to the minimum required permissions?