OTA’s independent research and benchmark reporting on Internet security and privacy deliver uniquely comprehensive insight and practical recommendations for organizations of all sizes. Flagship reports include the Online Trust Audit & Honor Roll, Cyber Incident & Breach Trends Report, and Email Marketing & Unsubscribe Audit.
OTA Resources
2018 Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll
Building Trust
16 April 2019
2018 Online Trust Audit and Honor Roll
The Online Trust Audit & Honor Roll assesses nearly 1,200 organizations, recognizing excellence in online consumer protection, data security, and responsible privacy...
2018 Email Marketing & Unsubscribe Audit
Building Trust
28 November 2018
2018 Email Marketing & Unsubscribe Audit
The 2018 Audit found that the vast majority of audited online retailers have embraced unsubscribe best practices, going beyond...
Enterprise IoT Security Checklist
Internet of Things (IoT)
17 April 2018
Enterprise IoT Security Checklist
The Internet of Things (IoT) has found its way into all aspects of our lives. In particular, “consumer-grade” IoT...
2018 Cyber Incident & Breach Trends Report
Building Trust
25 January 2018
2018 Cyber Incident & Breach Trends Report
This year marks the Online Trust Alliance’s tenth annual publication related to cyber incidents and breach readiness. Now an...
2017 Email Marketing & Unsubscribe Audit
Building Trust
6 December 2017
2017 Email Marketing & Unsubscribe Audit
The 2017 Audit found that the vast majority of audited online retailers have embraced unsubscribe best practices, going beyond...
Internet of Things (IoT) Trust Framework v2.5
Internet of Things (IoT)
14 November 2017
Internet of Things (IoT) Trust Framework v2.5
The IoT Trust Framework® includes a set of strategic principles necessary to help secure IOT devices and their data...
Email Practices & Reports
Building Trust
2 October 2017
Email Practices & Reports
Identifying best practices to help bolster the integrity of the email marketing channel is one of OTA’s key initiatives....
Botnets
Building Trust
2 October 2017
Botnets
The Online Trust Alliance is working with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors to address the threats...
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)
Building Trust
2 October 2017
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)
Since 1976, public key cryptography has become the foundation on which secure communications were established over the Internet. The...
Extended Validation Certificates (EVSSL)
Building Trust
2 October 2017
Extended Validation Certificates (EVSSL)
(EV SSL) Secure Socket Layers We increasingly live, interact, and do business online, making the concept of online trust...
Mobile App Privacy & Security
Building Trust
2 October 2017
Mobile App Privacy & Security
As mobile usage and application development continues to grow, the need to adopt best practices in data security, app...
SSL Certificate Best Practices – Risks & Trade Offs
Building Trust
2 October 2017
SSL Certificate Best Practices – Risks & Trade Offs
E-commerce has grown at exponential rates in the past decade, with consumers quickly recognizing the convenience of purchasing goods...