Django Security Checklist: 10 Steps to Bulletproof Your DjangoWeb App

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I have been working with Django for the past five years, and my journey with it continues. Django is one of the most secure web frameworks available. In this guide, we will dive deep into a 10-step security checklist that will help you strengthen your Django application against potential attacks.

1. Keep Your Django Version Up to Date

Django regularly releases security patches — ensure you’re always on the latest LTS (Long-Term Support) version.

Check your version:

python -m django --version

You can follow the official docs to get the latest version https://www.djangoproject.com/download/

2. Set DEBUG = False in Production

If you are leaving DEBUG = True in your settings file it can exposes sensitive error messages.

Update settings.py:

# settings.py
DEBUG = False
ALLOWED_HOSTS = ['yourdomain.com']

3. Secure Your Secret Key

The SECRET_KEY is critical for cryptographic signing—never hardcode it in your settings file.