Set-Cookie/EN
Check of Set-Cookie
If the result is positive, there is no need for further action. If the result is negative, please read the following instructions.
| Result positive | Cookies are secured. |
| Result negativ | Cookies are not secured. |
| Description | Cookies should be secured by setting the HttpOnly and Secure flags to ensure they cannot be read or altered by others. |
| Background | Checks whether or not cookies are secured. |
| Consequence | Unsecured cookies can be altered or read through a man-in-the-middle-attack. |
| Solution/Tips | `httpOnly`-flag: set this so that cookies cannot be accessed by Javascript. You protect session information from being stolen and misused. Whoever owns a session cookie is authenticated.
`secure`-Flag: set this to ensure that cookies are only transmitted across encrypted (https) channels. |
