You’ve built a website, an online store, or a digital presence that represents your brand. But a healthy website needs more than visual appeal and engaging content. Without the right web security and a clear focus on accessibility, your business and your customers can be at risk.
Cyberattacks have increased dramatically for all businesses in recent years. Additionally, operating an inaccessible website now carries significant legal risk. Since tracking began in 2013, there has been a 223% increase in lawsuits tied to inaccessible websites, with more than 8,800 lawsuits filed in 2024 alone.
Securing your digital presence is not optional. Security and accessibility aren’t just technical checkboxes; they are critical investments in trust and compliance.
Let’s take a closer look at why protecting your digital assets matters in 2026, and how to evaluate where your website stands today.
Why Web Security Matters
Cyberattacks aren’t just a threat to large enterprises. Many small and scaling businesses don’t have dedicated IT teams, making them easy targets for hackers who are looking for weak points.
How do you know if your website’s security is strong? At a minimum, every business website should have:
Secure Access Controls
Strong Authentication & Encryption
Authentication and encryption, such as SSL certificates and multi-factor authentication.
Consistent Software Updates
At inConcert Web Solutions, outdated WordPress plugins are a common issue we face when taking over website maintenance.
When your website’s software isn’t up to date, your site is exposed to known security vulnerabilities, which can lead to data breaches, downtime, or loss of access.
Why Accessibility Matters
Accessibility is a crucial part of your website’s health in 2026. Following ADA and WCAG guidelines helps ensure people with disabilities can navigate and use your site, while also reducing legal risk and improving the usability for all site visitors.
When we audit websites, we often see the same accessibility gaps appear all too often:
- Missing or incorrect alt text on images
- Videos without captions or transcripts
- Poor color contrast between text and backgrounds
- Forms and menus that aren’t keyboard-friendly
- Unclear link text, such as “click here”
Accessibility improvements also benefit search engines and AI tools that prioritize clear structure.
How to Balance Security and Accessibility
You don’t have to choose between security and usability. The goal is to combine both. For example, forms should validate data securely while remaining accessible to screen readers.
When done right, you create a digital space where every user can engage safely and confidently.
Steps to Secure Your Site for Security and Accessibility
Not sure where to start? These steps can help:
CMS & Access Audit
Audit your current CMS for outdated software, unused plugins, and unnecessary user access.
Strong Authentication Setup
Implement strong authentication.
Ongoing Software Maintenance
Keep your software updated on a regular schedule.
Accessibility Testing & Compliance
Expert Security & UX Support
Protect Your Investment, Protect Your Brand
A healthy website isn’t just visually appealing; it’s secure, inclusive, and delivers an optimal user experience. When design, content, security, and accessibility all work together, you create a digital space that builds trust, encourages engagement, and supports every visitor.
If you’d like help ensuring your website is secure, accessible, and built to protect your brand, the team at inConcert Web Solutions is here to help.
