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Security Headers

Web Security

Website settings that tell browsers to be safer.

Definition

Security headers are rules a website sends to your browser to reduce risks like XSS, clickjacking, and mixed content.

In plain English Website settings that tell browsers to be safer.

Why this matters

Why it matters: They help protect your account and data while you browse.

Example

Example: A site uses headers to block being embedded in other pages.