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What is HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS)?

HSTS forces browsers to communicate with the CDN over HTTPS, preventing man-in-the-middle attacks and ensuring secure communication. Enabling HSTS is a best practice for enhancing the security of web applications served through a CDN.

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