Securing a website in 2026 requires a multi-layered approach. This checklist covers the essential security measures every website should implement.
Infrastructure Security: 1. Enable HTTPS with TLS 1.3 2. Configure HSTS headers 3. Implement rate limiting 4. Set up WAF (Web Application Firewall) 5. Regular security patches and updates
Application Security: 6. Input validation on all user inputs 7. Parameterized database queries 8. Content Security Policy headers 9. CORS configuration 10. Session management best practices
Authentication & Authorization: 11. Multi-factor authentication 12. Strong password policies 13. Account lockout mechanisms 14. Role-based access control 15. JWT token security
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