Observatory by Mozilla
Observatory by Mozilla

Observatory helps developers, system administrators, and security professionals how configure their sites safely and securely.

The HTTP Observatory is a security tool developed by Mozilla to help developers and administrators improve the safety of their websites by analyzing compliance with established security best practices.

The main features of this tool include:

  • In-Depth Security Assessment: It performs a detailed analysis of a website's HTTP headers and other critical security configurations to ensure they meet modern standards.

  • Automated Scanning: The platform uses an automated scanning process that has analyzed over 6.9 million websites since its launch in 2016.

  • Actionable Feedback: Rather than just identifying problems, it provides detailed and actionable insights, helping administrators address specific security vulnerabilities.

  • Vulnerability Mitigation: It is specifically designed to help strengthen sites against common security threats in an evolving digital landscape.

  • Expert-Backed Guidelines: The tool's insights are based on Mozilla's expertise and well-established industry trends and security guidelines.