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[P1] Add Security Headers Middleware #69

Description

@tim-dickey

Problem

Missing common security headers:

  • No HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security)
  • No CSP (Content Security Policy)
  • No X-Frame-Options (clickjacking protection)
  • No X-Content-Type-Options
  • No X-XSS-Protection

Security Risk: Application vulnerable to common attacks.

Security Best Practices

  • HSTS: Force HTTPS connections
  • CSP: Prevent XSS attacks by restricting resource loading
  • X-Frame-Options: Prevent clickjacking
  • X-Content-Type-Options: Prevent MIME sniffing attacks

Proposed Solution

Create security headers middleware in backend/core/security_middleware.py and integrate with FastAPI application.

Acceptance Criteria

  • All security headers present in responses
  • CSP policy doesn't break functionality
  • Tests verify headers are set correctly
  • Documentation explains each header
  • Security scan shows improved rating

Implementation Details

See: _bmad-output/implementation-artifacts/action-items-2026-02-02.md Section 10

Estimated Effort: 2 hours
Priority: P1 - Security Hardening
Source: Code Review 2026-02-02

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