Security headers summary for he.net
This page validates the HTTP security headers returned by he.net, scoring its protection against common web attacks.
Below you can review which headers he.net 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 he.net
A higher score means he.net 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 he.net, as they provide the strongest protection against scripting and downgrade attacks.
Use cases
- Audit the security headers of he.net before or after a deploy.
- Identify missing headers that increase attack risk on he.net.
- Verify that he.net enforces HTTPS with HSTS.
- Support hardening reports and security reviews for he.net.
Frequently asked questions
Which security headers does he.net use?
This page lists the HTTP security headers present on he.net, such as CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options and X-Content-Type-Options, along with their values.
Does he.net have a Content-Security-Policy?
The results show whether he.net sends a Content-Security-Policy header and whether its value is considered secure.
Does he.net enforce HTTPS with HSTS?
The Strict-Transport-Security section indicates whether he.net forces HTTPS and for how long, including includeSubDomains and preload flags.
Why does he.net have a low security score?
A low score means he.net 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 he.net free?
Yes. The XploreNetHub Security Headers Validator is completely free, requires no sign-up and runs directly in your browser.
Related guides
- Security Headers Checklist — HSTS, CSP and HTTP headers before go-live.
- DNS and SSL Checklist — Steps and verification table before pointing a domain.