NGINX Secure Token Module: CDN Token Authentication
Learn how to protect HLS, DASH, and HDS streaming content with the NGINX secure token module. Generate CDN-compatible tokens for Akamai, CloudFront, and other…
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Practical cookie guides from the GetPageSpeed engineering team: configuration, performance tuning and security for production Linux servers.
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NGINX Request Cookies Filter Module
Learn how to filter, strip, rewrite, and add cookies in NGINX request headers before they reach your upstream servers. The request cookies filter module…
NGINX Encrypted Session Module: AES-256 Variable Encryption
Learn how to encrypt and decrypt NGINX variable values using the encrypted session module. This guide covers AES-256-CBC encryption for secure cookies, time-limited tokens,…
NGINX Cookie Limit Module: Rate Limiting Guide
Learn how to protect your NGINX server from cookie-based attacks using the ngx_cookie_limit_req_module. This Redis-backed module combines cookie rate limiting with forged cookie detection…
NGINX Cookie Flag Module: Set HttpOnly, Secure, and SameSite
Learn how to enforce HttpOnly, Secure, and SameSite cookie flags in NGINX using the cookie flag module. Step-by-step installation, configuration examples, and security best…
NGINX JavaScript Challenge: Stop Bots Without CAPTCHAs
Learn how to protect your NGINX server from bots and DDoS attacks using the JavaScript challenge module. This lightweight proof-of-work solution filters automated traffic…
NGINX Sticky Sessions: Cookie-Based Load Balancing
Learn how to implement NGINX sticky sessions with cookie-based load balancing. This comprehensive guide covers installation, configuration, security best practices, and troubleshooting for Rocky…
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