Security Headers for Analyzing Website HTTP Response

What Are Security Headers?

Security Headers was created by Scott Helme, an Information Security Consultant and blogger from the UK. The service provided by this site is to analyze the security of a website's HTTP Response Headers, using a rating scale.

What Is an HTTP Response?

A web application communicates with client software through HTTP. HTTP, as a protocol that uses requests and responses, makes web applications depend on this cycle to generate documents that users want to access. In general, a web application that we develop must have a way to read HTTP Requests and return HTTP Responses to users.

What Is the Function of Analyzing Website Security?

A few days ago, a friend asked me, "What are the criteria for a good website?" I responded with my shallow knowledge of websites, which is a cool design and a unique concept. But I was still curious, and after some contemplation, I realized that 'security' is also very important for the websites we create. Security is often not a top priority for newbie developers because they usually focus on learning how to create great designs, advanced features, and unique concepts. After that, they go live without considering security. It's like building a house with a strong foundation, great design, and fancy furnishings but forgetting to build a fence, door locks, grilles, CCTV, and an alarm system.

How to Check Your Website?

1. Enter the website you want to analyze. Then click "Scan." (https://securityheaders.com/)
2. The analysis results will appear with a grade and description.