Best Security Practices in Django

Use of HTTPS

  • Ensure that your application is accessible only via HTTPS. You can use Let's Encrypt to obtain free SSL certificates and configure redirects in Nginx.

Configuration of security.middleware

  • Use Django's security middleware. Ensure that the following settings are enabled in settings.py:
MIDDLEWARE = [
    'django.middleware.security.SecurityMiddleware',
    ...
]

SECURE_BROWSER_XSS_FILTER = True
SECURE_CONTENT_TYPE_NOSNIFF = True
SECURE_HSTS_SECONDS = 3600
SECURE_HSTS_INCLUDE_SUBDOMAINS = True
SECURE_HSTS_PRELOAD = True

Access Control and Authentication

  • Implement robust access controls using permissions and user groups. Additionally, enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible for an extra layer of security.

Regular Updates

  • Keep your application and its dependencies up to date. Establish a process for applying security patches and new versions of packages regularly.

Error Handling

  • Set up a system to handle errors and log exceptions. Use tools like Sentry or Rollbar to track and fix errors in production.