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django-security

Harden Django applications with HTTPS, CSRF, CSP, and secure cookie settings.

3|Updated Jan 29, 2026
Search Tags:#security#authentication#validation#secrets#csp#django#csrf
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Skill: django-security
Source: https://github.com/peopleforrester/claude-dotfiles/tree/main/skills/frameworks/django-security
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/peopleforrester/claude-dotfiles --skill django-security-peopleforrester

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Django security best practices to prevent CSRF, XSS, SQL injection, secrets leakage, and misconfigurations, providing a blueprint for robust production hardening.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Settings hardening: Enforce HTTPS, HSTS, secure cookies, host validation, and proper secret management.
  • Defense-in-depth: CSRF protection, Content Security Policy, input validation, and secure middleware stack to reduce attack surface.
  • Applicability: Suitable for new Django projects and security hardening of existing apps, APIs, and admin interfaces across environments.

Quick Start

Install and apply the Django security patterns to harden production deployments. Begin by enabling HTTPS and HSTS, turn on CSRF protection and CSP headers, secure cookies, and proper host validation. Then implement input validation, authentication hardening, and secret management across your apps.

Frequently Asked Questions about django-security

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I harden Django settings for production deployment?▼

Django settings hardening for production involves enforcing HTTPS, configuring HSTS, securing cookies, enabling host validation, and implementing proper secret management to prevent misconfigurations and data leakage.

What's the best way to configure CSP and CSRF protection in Django?▼

Configuring CSP and CSRF protection in Django requires enabling Content Security Policy headers and turning on CSRF middleware to establish defense-in-depth, reducing the application's overall attack surface against XSS and cross-site request forgery threats.

Does Django security hardening apply to APIs and admin interfaces?▼

Django security hardening applies across production deployments, APIs, and admin interfaces, providing a comprehensive blueprint suitable for both new Django projects and security hardening of existing applications across different environments.

How do I prevent secrets leakage in Django applications?▼

Preventing secrets leakage in Django applications requires implementing proper secret management alongside input validation, authentication hardening, and secure middleware stack configuration to protect sensitive data across environments.

Can I use Django security patterns for existing apps or only new projects?▼

Django security patterns are suitable for both new Django projects and security hardening of existing apps, providing a blueprint for robust production hardening against CSRF, XSS, SQL injection, and common web threats.

Why does Django input validation and authentication hardening matter?▼

Django input validation and authentication hardening matter because they provide defense-in-depth against SQL injection and unauthorized access, reducing the attack surface across production deployments, APIs, and admin interfaces.

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