django-security

Implement security best practices for Django applications.

Updated Mar 21, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/dbrijesh/raep --skill django-security-dbrijesh
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Skill: django-security
Source: https://github.com/dbrijesh/raep/tree/main/templates/skills/django-security
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dbrijesh/raep --skill django-security-dbrijesh

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Django, django-environ, django-ssl-headers, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to implementing security best practices for Django applications, addressing common vulnerabilities and ensuring secure deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authentication and Authorization: Implement robust authentication systems and manage user permissions and roles.
  • Security Settings Configuration: Configure production settings for HTTPS, secure cookies, and other security headers.
  • SQL Injection and XSS Prevention: Utilize Django ORM and template escaping to prevent SQL injection and XSS attacks.
  • File Upload Security: Validate file uploads and store them securely.
  • API Security: Implement rate limiting and authentication for APIs.
  • Security Headers: Configure Content Security Policy and other security headers.
  • Environment Variables: Manage secrets and database connections using environment variables.
  • Logging Security Events: Log security events for monitoring and auditing.
  • Quick Security Checklist: A checklist for ensuring that critical security measures are in place.

Quick Start

Use the django-security skill to review and configure your Django application's security settings.

Frequently Asked Questions about django-security

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure Django security settings for production deployment?

Prevent SQL injection and XSS attacks in Django by utilizing the built-in Django ORM for safe database queries and enabling template auto-escaping. This Skill guides you through implementing these prevention mechanisms and validating file uploads securely.

How does Django CSRF protection work and can I customize it?

Yes, you can manage secrets and database connections in Django using environment variables. This Skill utilizes django-environ to help you securely configure environment variables, keeping sensitive deployment data out of your source code.

What is the best way to implement API security and rate limiting in Django?

The best way to implement API security in Django is by applying authentication, authorization, and rate limiting to your endpoints. This Skill provides configurations for securing APIs and logging security events for monitoring and auditing.

Do I need django-ssl-headers to configure Content Security Policy in Django?

You need django-ssl-headers to configure Content Security Policy and other security headers in Django. This Skill leverages this dependency alongside core Django features to set up comprehensive security headers for your application.