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CSP frame-ancestors vs X-Frame-Options
CSP scanner & evaluator
The Content Security Policy configuration can be complex. Our CSP Scanner and Evaluator tools help you identify misconfigurations, security gaps, and potential improvements in your policies, whether they're already deployed or still in development.
CSP Scanner: Analyze Live Websites
The CSP Scanner is designed to analyze Content Security Policies of publicly accessible websites. It fetches and evaluates the current CSP configuration, providing detailed insights and recommendations.
What the Scanner Checks
Security Vulnerabilities
Identifies potential security risks like unsafe-inline usage or missing critical directives
Configuration Errors
Detects typos, redundant values, and misconfigured directives
Best Practices
Evaluates compliance with current security standards and best practices
Reporting Setup
Verifies proper configuration of violation reporting
How the scanner grade the configuration
Our grading system takes into account all security aspects including XSS protection, clickjacking prevention, formjacking prevention, reporting configuration, and policy maintainability.
Overall Grade
The overall grade reflects the combined assessment of your CSP configuration based on all security and configuration criteria listed below.
F
E
D
C
B
A
A+
← Needs Improvement — Excellent →
Security Categories
XSS
Evaluates protection against Cross-Site Scripting attacks through script-src and related directives.
Formjacking
Assesses defenses against form data theft and manipulation through proper CSP configuration.
ClickJacking
Checks frame-ancestors, frame-src and X-Frame-Options configuration to prevent clickjacking attacks.
Configuration Categories
Reporting
Verifies proper setup of violation reporting through report-uri or report-to directives.
Mixed Content
Evaluates prevention of mixed content (HTTP/HTTPS) loading.
Maintainability
Assesses policy quality in terms of readability, redundancy, and best practices.
Score Levels
Good
Follows best practices and provides strong security.
Medium
Adequate protection but room for improvement.
Bad
Significant security gaps that need attention.
Finding Severity Levels
High Severity
Critical security issues that require immediate attention. These findings indicate significant vulnerabilities in your CSP.
Medium Severity
Important security concerns that should be addressed. These findings may impact your security posture.
Low Severity
Minor security issues or best practice violations that should be reviewed.
Information
General observations and suggestions for improving your CSP configuration.
Downloadable Report
Download a comprehensive report of your CSP analysis to share with your team or keep for your records. The report includes all findings and recommendations in an easy-to-read format.
CSP Evaluator: Test Draft Policies
The CSP Evaluator allows you to analyze Content Security Policies before deployment, perfect for testing new configurations or policies for internal applications.
Monitoring and Maintenance
A strong CSP requires ongoing monitoring and maintenance. Use our reporting endpoint to track violations and adjust your policy as needed:
Create your Account
Sign up for a CentralCSP account in a minute. Get 14 days free trial.
Create a Reporting Endpoint
Once logged in, register you application and get your reporting endpoint. You'll receive a unique endpoint URL that looks like: https://report.centralcsp.com/[your-endpoint-id]
Configure Your CSP Headers
Add your new endpoint URL to your CSP configuration using both report-uri and report-to directives for maximum browser compatibility.
Monitor Violations
Access your CentralCSP dashboard to view and analyze any CSP violations in real-time. You'll receive detailed reports about blocked resources and potential security issues.
First Tier Benefits
The first tier includes all essential features: real-time violation reporting, detailed analytics, and support for multiple domains. Upgrade only when you need advanced features like custom alerting, API access, or higher volume reporting.
Conclusion
The CSP Scanner and Evaluator are essential tools for developing and maintaining effective Content Security Policies. Regular analysis helps identify potential security gaps and ensures your policies follow the latest security best practices. Combined with proper violation reporting, these tools form a comprehensive CSP management solution.
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