If you are a security, compliance, and privacy professional, it's time to focus on an often-ignored issue -- client-side security. While many organizations dedicate significant resources to protecting their servers, there's a critical question to consider: are you also safeguarding what's happening on your users' browsers?

Every time a user visits your website, their browser downloads and runs code. This can range from simple images to complex JavaScript applications. Unfortunately, this is where attackers often strike, exploiting the client-side to access sensitive information like login credentials, credit card data, and personal details. Think of it this way: you wouldn't leave your home's front door unlocked, right? Ignoring client-side vulnerabilities is like leaving your front door wide open for intruders.

Several sophisticated threats leverage client-side weaknesses, putting both your company and customers at risk:

Gusto, a payroll and HR software platform with over 200,000 customers, provides a telling example of the growing threat landscape. Frederick "Flee" Lee, Gusto's Chief Security Officer, emphasizes how attackers are shifting their focus from traditional server-side approaches to targeting the client-side. The implications are clear: client-side attacks are not hypothetical; they are happening now.

Here are key questions to evaluate your risk level:

Convincing stakeholders to prioritize client-side security may require translating technical risks into business impact:

Leading organizations, like Gusto, have partnered with tools like Feroot Inspector to strengthen client-side defenses. Here's how Feroot helps solve the problems presented:

In today's digital ecosystem, client-side security isn't just an IT issue; it's a critical business concern. Taking the right steps to address vulnerabilities now can prevent far-reaching consequences later.Don't wait until it's too late -- act decisively to protect your customers and your reputation. Schedule a Free Website Assessment with Feroot today to take the first step toward securing your client-side landscape!