Website Security Checklist (2026): What to Check Before You Get Breached
Most website breaches exploit basic weaknesses: weak auth, stale dependencies, missing headers, or unsafe input handling.
Security Baseline Checklist
- HTTPS enforced sitewide
- secure cookie settings (
HttpOnly,Secure,SameSite) - critical headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options)
- strong authentication and rate limiting
- dependency update hygiene
Operational Habits
- run periodic security scans
- monitor auth anomalies
- patch high-severity issues quickly
- keep incident response runbooks updated
Workflow
- run checks with Website Security Checker
- test endpoint behavior in API Tester
- harden credential quality via Password Strength Checker
FAQ
Is HTTPS alone enough?
No. It is foundational, not complete security.
How often should security checks run?
Automate daily/continuous checks for critical systems.
Are headers a replacement for secure coding?
No. They complement secure coding practices.
Final Take
Security maturity starts with consistent basics. Make the baseline non-negotiable and automate verification.
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