HTTP Headers
Security Headers Explained: HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options and More
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July 05, 2026
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Security headers are HTTP response headers that protect your website from common attacks. Learn what each header does and how to configure them.
Security headers are the first line of defense for your website. They tell browsers how to behave when loading your site, preventing many common attacks.
## HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security)
HSTS forces browsers to use HTTPS, preventing downgrade attacks.
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## CSP (Content Security Policy)
CSP prevents XSS by restricting where scripts can load from.
## X-Frame-Options
Prevents clickjacking by disabling iframe embedding.
## X-Content-Type-Options
Prevents MIME-type sniffing.
## Conclusion
Configure all security headers to protect your website. Our scanner checks all of these and more.
## HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security)
HSTS forces browsers to use HTTPS, preventing downgrade attacks.
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## CSP (Content Security Policy)
CSP prevents XSS by restricting where scripts can load from.
## X-Frame-Options
Prevents clickjacking by disabling iframe embedding.
## X-Content-Type-Options
Prevents MIME-type sniffing.
## Conclusion
Configure all security headers to protect your website. Our scanner checks all of these and more.