Secure Headers
A Ruby gem for automatically applying security headers with safe defaults to protect web applications from common vulnerabilities.
What is Secure Headers?
Secure Headers is a Ruby gem that automatically applies security-related HTTP headers to web applications. It helps developers protect their applications from common vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting (XSS), clickjacking, and content sniffing by providing a centralized configuration for security headers with safe defaults.
Ruby on Rails and Rack application developers who need to implement security headers efficiently and correctly, particularly those managing web applications with sensitive data or compliance requirements.
Developers choose Secure Headers because it simplifies the complex process of configuring security headers, reduces the risk of misconfiguration, and provides a battle-tested solution with safe defaults that originated from Twitter's security team.
Overview
Manages application of security headers with many safe defaults
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding CSP headers to Rails applications without manual configuration
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