Building with Cursor? This guide covers the essential security steps to protect your application before launch.
Review your Cursor project for hardcoded API keys, tokens, and credentials. Move them to environment variables.
Enable Row Level Security (Supabase/Postgres) or Security Rules (Firebase) to protect your data.
Configure Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, HSTS, and other security headers.
Enable email verification, enforce password requirements, and implement rate limiting.
Check for known vulnerabilities in your dependencies using npm audit or similar tools.
Use VAS to scan your deployed application for vulnerabilities before launch.
Avoid these common Cursor security pitfalls:
Use these tools to maintain security throughout development:
Security is an ongoing process, not a one-time checklist. After implementing these steps, use VAS to verify your Cursor app is secure before launch, and consider regular scans as you add new features.