Why Security Headers Matter
Security headers tell browsers how to handle your site more safely. They help reduce exposure to several common browser-side threats and make it harder for certain attacks to succeed.
What Security Headers Can Help With
- Reducing clickjacking risk
- Preventing MIME-type confusion
- Limiting referrer leakage
- Supporting stronger content loading policies
Why We Recommend Them
Many WordPress sites rely entirely on application security and overlook browser-enforced protections. Headers add another defensive layer. They are especially valuable because they help instruct the browser itself to behave more defensively.
Not Just a Checkbox
Headers need to be implemented thoughtfully. Some, like Content Security Policy, can be powerful but require testing. Even so, a well-chosen header set is one of the most practical ways to improve modern web security posture.