Security headers for akamai.com

Security headers summary for akamai.com

This page validates the HTTP security headers returned by akamai.com, scoring its protection against common web attacks.

Below you can review which headers akamai.com sends, which are missing, and recommendations to harden the configuration.

What are HTTP security headers?

HTTP security headers are response headers that instruct the browser to apply protective policies, mitigating attacks such as XSS, clickjacking and content sniffing.

Key headers include Content-Security-Policy (CSP), Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS), X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options and Referrer-Policy.

How to interpret the headers of akamai.com

A higher score means akamai.com sends more of the recommended security headers with secure values. Missing headers are highlighted so you know what to add.

Focus first on CSP and HSTS for akamai.com, as they provide the strongest protection against scripting and downgrade attacks.

Use cases

  • Audit the security headers of akamai.com before or after a deploy.
  • Identify missing headers that increase attack risk on akamai.com.
  • Verify that akamai.com enforces HTTPS with HSTS.
  • Support hardening reports and security reviews for akamai.com.

Frequently asked questions

Which security headers does akamai.com use?

This page lists the HTTP security headers present on akamai.com, such as CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options, along with their values.

Does akamai.com have a Content-Security-Policy?

The results show whether akamai.com sends a Content-Security-Policy header and whether its value is considered secure.

Does akamai.com enforce HTTPS with HSTS?

The Strict-Transport-Security section indicates whether akamai.com forces HTTPS and for how long, including includeSubDomains and preload flags.

Why does akamai.com have a low security score?

A low score means akamai.com is missing important headers or sends insecure values. The missing-headers and recommendations sections explain how to improve it.

Is the security headers check for akamai.com free?

Yes. The XploreNetHub Security Headers Validator is completely free, requires no sign-up and runs directly in your browser.

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