Apache Security Headers Snippet
A more practical security header baseline for bespoke sites. Includes strict transport guidance, clickjacking protection, content sniffing protection and a commented CSP starter you can tune later.
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Full version with formatting intact. Use “Copy stripped version” when you want a leaner base.
Security notes
- Test Content Security Policy carefully on staging before enabling it site-wide.
- Only enable HSTS once the entire site is available over HTTPS and will remain that way.
- Some older header guides still include outdated or low-value directives, so stay intentional.
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