Overview
HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) is a security policy that enforces web browsers like chrome, edge and safari to only interact with websites over HTTPS, ensuring secure connections by preventing man-in-the-middle attacks.
The advantages of using HSTS
- Ensures that all connections to the website are forced over HTTPS, preventing insecure HTTP connections.
- Protects against man-in-the-middle attacks by blocking protocol downgrade attacks.
- Eliminates the risk of SSL stripping, which could otherwise compromise user security.
- Improves user privacy by ensuring that data is always encrypted during transmission.
- Reduces the risk of cookie hijacking since cookies are only transmitted over secure connections.
- Adds trustworthiness to your website, which can boost user confidence and improve your site’s reputation.