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Best Security Practices in Django - DJC

Using HTTPS

  • Make sure your application is only accessible via HTTPS. You can use Let's Encrypt to obtain free SSL certificates and configure redirects in Nginx.

security.middleware Configuration

  • Use Django’s built-in security middleware. Ensure the following settings are enabled in your settings.py file:
MIDDLEWARE = [
    'django.middleware.security.SecurityMiddleware',
    ...
]

SECURE_BROWSER_XSS_FILTER = True
SECURE_CONTENT_TYPE_NOSNIFF = True
SECURE_HSTS_SECONDS = 3600
SECURE_HSTS_INCLUDE_SUBDOMAINS = True
SECURE_HSTS_PRELOAD = True

Access Control and Authentication

  • Implement robust access control using permissions and user groups. Additionally, enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible for an extra layer of security.

Regular Updates

  • Keep your application and dependencies up to date. Establish a process for applying security patches and new package versions regularly.

Error Handling

  • Set up a system for managing errors and logging exceptions. Use tools like Sentry or Rollbar to track and fix issues in production.

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