http-security-headers

Analyze HTTP response headers for security compliance and missing configurations.

47|5|Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/prodsec-skills --skill http-security-headers
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Skill: http-security-headers
Source: https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/prodsec-skills/tree/main/module/skills/http-security-headers
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RedHatProductSecurity/prodsec-skills --skill http-security-headers

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps improve web application security by verifying and configuring essential HTTP response headers to prevent common attacks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Response Header Validation: Check server responses for correct security headers such as HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and CSP.
  • Configuration Guidance: Provide best-practice settings to strengthen security posture for web services.
  • Use Case: A developer reviews their web server to ensure it enforces HTTPS, blocks framing, and prevents MIME sniffing, thereby reducing vulnerabilities.

Quick Start

Use the http-security-headers skill to analyze the response headers of your web application and identify missing security configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions about http-security-headers

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check HTTP response headers for web application security compliance?▼

To check HTTP response headers for web application security compliance, you analyze server responses to verify essential headers like HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and CSP are correctly configured. This validation prevents common web vulnerabilities and ensures proper security measures are in place.

What HTTP security headers are needed to prevent common web vulnerabilities?▼

Essential HTTP security headers needed to prevent common web vulnerabilities include HSTS to enforce HTTPS, X-Frame-Options to block framing, and Content-Security-Policy to prevent MIME sniffing and code injection. Proper configuration of these headers strengthens your web service security posture.

How do I validate server configuration for missing security headers?▼

To validate server configuration for missing security headers, review your web server's HTTP responses to identify absent or misconfigured directives. This analysis checks for security compliance, ensuring measures like HTTPS enforcement and framing block are properly applied to reduce vulnerabilities.

Can I use this to verify HSTS and Content-Security-Policy headers without extra dependencies?▼

Yes, you can verify HSTS and Content-Security-Policy headers without extra dependencies. The process directly analyzes HTTP response headers to ensure proper security measures are in place, requiring no additional tools or libraries to perform compliance checks during security assessments.

What is the best way to configure HTTP headers to block framing and prevent MIME sniffing?▼

The best way to configure HTTP headers to block framing and prevent MIME sniffing is to implement best-practice settings for X-Frame-Options and Content-Security-Policy. Validating these response headers ensures your web application enforces proper security measures against common attacks.