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.