Security Best Practices: Protect Your Site
Essential security practices to protect your website, user data, and maintain compliance with privacy regulations.
Protect: User data, passwords, API keys, payment information, privacy.
Authentication Security
Strong password requirements
Password hashing (automatic)
Session management
2FA/MFA for sensitive accounts
Rate limiting on login
Data Protection
HTTPS only (automatic)
Encrypt sensitive data
Secure API keys
Database backups
Access control
API Key Security
Never expose in client code
Use environment variables
Rotate keys regularly
Restrict key permissions
Monitor usage
GDPR Compliance
Privacy policy
Cookie consent
Data export capability
Right to deletion
Data processing agreements
Common Vulnerabilities
XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
HeyBoss prevents XSS automatically by escaping user input.
SQL Injection
Database queries are parameterized automatically.
CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)
CSRF tokens are included automatically in forms.
Security Headers
Content-Security-Policy
X-Frame-Options
X-Content-Type-Options
Strict-Transport-Security
HeyBoss sets these automatically.
Monitoring & Alerts
Login attempt monitoring
Unusual activity detection
Security audit logs
Automated backups
User Data Privacy
Collect only necessary data
Inform users about data usage
Provide data export
Allow account deletion
Secure payment processing (PCI-compliant)
Incident Response
If security issue occurs:
Identify the issue
Contain the threat
Notify affected users
Fix the vulnerability
Review and improve
Common Questions
Is HeyBoss secure?
Yes! HeyBoss follows industry standards: HTTPS, encrypted data, secure authentication, regular security audits.
Do I need to do anything for security?
Basic security is automatic. You should: use strong passwords, protect API keys, follow best practices for custom code.
Is HeyBoss GDPR compliant?
HeyBoss provides tools for GDPR compliance. You're responsible for your privacy policy and data handling practices.
See also: Authentication | Troubleshooting
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