Security

Security Headers

Add HTTP security headers to protect against common attacks including XSS, clickjacking, MIME sniffing, and other vulnerabilities for enhanced site security

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Key Features

Add HTTP security headers to protect against common attacks including XSS, clickjacking, MIME sniffing, and other vulnerabilities for enhanced site security

  • X-XSS-Protection header
  • X-Frame-Options header
  • X-Content-Type-Options header
  • Referrer-Policy header
  • Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS) header
  • Content-Security-Policy (CSP) header

Real-World Use Cases

Prevent XSS Attacks

Add X-XSS-Protection and Content-Security-Policy headers to block cross-site scripting attempts and code injection.

Block Clickjacking

Set X-Frame-Options header to prevent site from being embedded in malicious iframes for phishing attacks.

Enforce HTTPS

Enable HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) to force browsers to only use HTTPS connections to your site.

How to Use

Select which security headers to enable in the module settings. These headers protect against XSS, clickjacking, and other common attacks.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances site security and protection

Better UX

Provides a better user experience

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

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