Helmet vs Secure Headers
Developers should use Helmet when building Express 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
Developers should use Helmet when building Express
Helmet
Nice PickDevelopers should use Helmet when building Express
Pros
- +js applications to improve security by mitigating common web threats without manually setting complex HTTP headers
- +Related to: express-js, node-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 is a library while Secure Headers is a concept. We picked Helmet based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.
Based on overall popularity. Helmet is more widely used, but Secure Headers excels in its own space.
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