# Security — Website

Source: https://www.checklist.design/website/security

## Items

### Certifications and compliance
Logos and names of security certifications held e.g. SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA

_Tip: Certification logos should be paired with an explanation of what they cover_

### Data encryption
A plain-language explanation of how data is encrypted at rest and in transit

### Data residency
Where customer data is stored and processed, with any regional options available

### Access controls
Who within the company can access customer data, under what conditions, and what controls are in place to limit that access

### Vulnerability disclosure
How security issues are reported and handled e.g. a dedicated email address, a bug bounty programme, or a responsible disclosure policy

### Incident history
A record of past security incidents that were disclosed, with dates and resolution summaries for transparency

### Penetration testing
Details of third-party security audits or penetration tests, with the most recent date and ability to request a report for further details

## License for the Checklist Design collection

Checklist Design collection: https://github.com/Checklist-Design/skills
Snapshot: bfae71e507b1b7c03c12e0756402b60eb80f5d14 · Imported: 2026-11-12
Republished under the MIT License. Original checklist text belongs to Checklist Design.

MIT License

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