Security guides your team can ship this week

SSL/TLS configuration errors are among the most common and most dangerous website security issues — and among the easiest to catch with the right tools. This guide compares 6 free SSL checkers on what they check, how detailed their output is, and when you'd use each one.

Mozilla Observatory does something valuable for free: it checks your security headers, TLS, and cookies and gives you a score. But it doesn't monitor, doesn't have a public API for automation, and covers a relatively small slice of your total security surface. Here's what to use when you need more.

SecurityHeaders.com is the go-to tool for quick HTTP header checks, and it does that job well. But header scanning is only one part of website security. This comparison shows what SecurityHeaders.com covers, where it stops, and what a more complete scanner adds.

Detectify is powerful, but at $89-$449/mo with no free tier, most teams are priced out before they start. Here are 6 honest alternatives that cover the same ground for less — some for free.

Not all website security scanners are created equal. Some are free but shallow, others are deep but expensive. This guide compares 7 of the most widely used tools so you can pick the right one for your situation.