Helmet CSP vs Secure Headers

Developers should use Helmet CSP when building web applications with Node meets developers should learn and use secure headers when building or maintaining web applications to prevent security breaches and meet compliance requirements, such as owasp guidelines or gdpr. Here's our take.

Helmet CSP

Nice Pick

Developers should use Helmet CSP when building web applications with Node

Pros

• js, especially those handling user input or sensitive data, to enhance security against XSS attacks
• Related to: node-js, express-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Secure Headers

Developers should learn and use Secure Headers when building or maintaining web applications to prevent security breaches and meet compliance requirements, such as OWASP guidelines or GDPR

Pros

• Specific use cases include e-commerce sites handling sensitive data, banking applications requiring strict transport security, and any public-facing website to reduce risks of XSS and data leaks
• Related to: content-security-policy, http-strict-transport-security

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Helmet CSP is a library while Secure Headers is a concept. We picked Helmet CSP based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Helmet CSP wins

Based on overall popularity. Helmet CSP is more widely used, but Secure Headers excels in its own space.