django-security

Secure Django applications with authentication, CSRF, XSS, and SQL injection protections.

Updated Nov 19, 2025
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Skill: django-security
Source: https://github.com/Sake-Team/SmartSake/tree/main/backup/skills/django-security
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sake-Team/SmartSake --skill django-security-sake-team

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires django, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures Django applications are protected against common security vulnerabilities, offering a robust set of best practices for authentication, authorization, and deployment configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Security Configuration: Provides production-ready settings for Django to enforce HTTPS, secure cookies, and content security policies.
  • Authentication & Authorization: Offers guidance on implementing custom user models, password hashing, session management, and role-based access control.
  • Preventing SQL Injection & XSS: Detailed guidelines on securing your Django app against SQL injection and XSS attacks.
  • File Upload Security: Securely handle file uploads with validation for file extension and size.
  • API Security: Includes strategies for rate limiting and secure authentication for APIs.
  • Content Security Policy (CSP): Implements CSP headers to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.
  • Logging Security Events: Sets up logging to monitor and record security-related events.
  • Quick Security Checklist: Provides a checklist to ensure common security considerations are addressed.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to audit and secure a Django web application, ensuring it adheres to best practices for security and compliance.

Quick Start

Analyze your Django application for security vulnerabilities using the django-security skill and apply the recommended settings and configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions about django-security

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

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How do I prevent SQL injection and XSS attacks in Django applications?

Preventing SQL injection and XSS attacks in Django involves applying secure query construction, template escaping, and Content Security Policy (CSP) headers. This Skill provides detailed guidelines to enforce these protections and secure your app against common vulnerabilities.

What is the best way to configure Django authentication and session management for production?

Configuring Django authentication and session management for production requires custom user models, robust password hashing, and role-based access control. This Skill offers guidance on implementing these features to maintain production-grade security standards.

How do I secure file uploads in Django to prevent malicious files?

Securing file uploads in Django requires validating file extensions and enforcing strict size limits. This Skill implements validation rules for file uploads to ensure that only safe, verified files are processed by your application.

Does this Django security approach include API security and rate limiting?

Yes, API security in Django includes strategies for rate limiting and secure authentication. This Skill provides specific configurations to protect your endpoints from abuse and ensure only authorized access to your API resources.

How do I monitor and log security events in a Django web application?

Monitoring and logging security events in Django requires setting up dedicated logging configurations to record security-related incidents. This Skill sets up logging mechanisms to help you track, audit, and respond to potential security threats.