How to Use Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS) to Protect Your Joomla Site - 🛠 MM Live Stream #164

Lol, I'll be honest with you folks; I don't fully understand the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) policy mechanism. But what I do get is that it makes my website more secure so I'm going to use it. As I've said before, website security is like the rivets on an airplane: you want every single one as tight as possible and so try to use everything you can to secure your site.

 

 

 

00:01 - Introduction to HSTS

01:06 - Welcome and Overview

01:37 - Sponsored Message from MySites.guru

02:08 - Checking Site Security Headers

03:09 - Explanation of HSTS and Editing the .htaccess File

05:31 - Adding and Verifying the HSTS Header

06:44 - Wrap-Up and Invitation to Chat

07:22 - Personal Updates and Reflections on a Recent Business Trip

18:31 - Testing Facebook Plugin and Site Performance

27:00 - Exploring Community Builder and JoomSocial

32:27 - Moving from Facebook comments to Kunena and Demonstration

34:14 - Advantages of Kunena and Upcoming Topics

38:59 - Christmas Plans and Moderation Challenges

44:45 - Ticket Systems and Support Management with ClickUp

55:09 - FAQs in Joomla with JD Page Builder

1:00:57 - Custom CSS Adjustments and Business Growth Insights

1:05:10 - Personal Growth, Faith, and Embracing Change

1:18:00 - Upcoming Topics, Outsourcing Video Editing, and Joomla Updates

1:20:14 - Concluding Remarks and Gratitude to Viewers

 

SUMMARY

 

Introduction and Overview:

Introduced the concept of HSTS and provided an overview of the video, including a sponsored message from MySites.guru.

Site Security Check:

Discussed checking site security headers, explained HSTS, and showed how to access the web hosting control panel and edit the .htaccess file to add the HSTS header.

Verification and Wrap-Up:

Demonstrated how to verify the changes made and wrapped up the technical segment with an invitation for viewers to chat.

Personal Updates:

Shared personal updates, including thoughts on a recent business trip to Kamloops, testing a Facebook plugin, and reflections on site performance.

Community Building:

Explored community-building tools like Community Builder, JomSocial, and EasySocial, including discussions on integrating commenting systems and the advantages of owning your comments.

Support Management:

Discussed the use of ClickUp for managing support requests, including setting up email forwarders and simplifying the support request process.

Joomla Features:

Explained custom fields and FAQs setup using JD Page Builder, along with editing accordion elements and applying custom CSS classes for design.

Personal Growth Insights:

Reflected on personal growth during the pandemic, discussing the importance of faith, adaptability, and stepping out of comfort zones.

Tradition and Community:

Emphasized maintaining traditions amidst change, sharing personal anecdotes about Christmas preparations and the significance of community connections.

Future Plans:

Concluded with plans for upcoming Joomla tutorials, outsourcing video editing, and updates on Joomla 4 development, thanking viewers for their support.

 

 

 

 

 

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