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Web Security Using Django

Security misconfigurations

Security Misconfiguration¶

Overview¶

Security misconfiguration occurs when security settings are not defined, implemented, or maintained correctly.

Django’s Protection Mechanisms¶

Settings Module: Configure security settings in settings.py.

Example¶

# settings.py
DEBUG = False
ALLOWED_HOSTS = ['yourdomain.com']
SECURE_BROWSER_XSS_FILTER = True
SECURE_CONTENT_TYPE_NOSNIFF = True

Best Practices¶

Regularly audit and update security settings.
Use environment-specific settings.
Employ automated tools to check for misconfigurations.