Node.js · Middle · Question 42 of 75

What does the `helmet` middleware do?

✓Correct answer: Sets security-related HTTP headers like Content-Security-Policy and Strict-Transport-Security
2Encrypts the database
3Blocks bots by IP

Explanation

It's a quick way to apply sensible header defaults in Express. It doesn't replace input validation, authentication or rate limiting.

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