Application Services Providers (ASPs) must be treated like a trusted business partner as they become the guardians of your website and sensitive customer information. When you outsource your website to an ASP, you are also outsourcing your security. ASPs develop, deploy, and manage custom web application software that enable websites to conduct business online. When searching for an ASP that is right for your organization, you need to be aware of its security practices. Information security needs to be approached by defense-in-depth.”]