Security Headers Configuration

What it does

This skill configures security headers for web applications to enhance protection against common attacks. It automates the setup of critical HTTP response headers like Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security based on specific project requirements.

When to use it

• Deploying a new frontend or backend application that requires hardening against XSS or clickjacking.
• Preparing an existing web service for compliance audits or security best practices.
• Integrating into a CI/CD pipeline to ensure every build includes necessary security configurations.

Key capabilities

• Automatically generates and applies standard security headers.
• Configures Content-Security-Policy (CSP) directives.
• Sets X-Frame-Options to prevent clickjacking attacks.
• Enables Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS) for HTTPS enforcement.

Example prompts

• "Configure security headers for my Next.js application to meet OWASP guidelines."
• "Set up Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options for a React SPA deployed on Vercel."
• "Add Strict-Transport-Security headers to ensure all traffic is served over HTTPS only."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure your web server or framework supports the specific header syntax you configure, as some legacy systems may not support newer CSP directives. Always test header implementation in a staging environment before applying changes to production to avoid breaking legitimate third-party integrations.