URL

Jan 1, 0001

Definition

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a reference or address used to access resources on the internet. It consists of several components, including the protocol (such as HTTP or HTTPS), domain name, path, and optionally a query string and fragment. URLs are essential for navigating the web, allowing users and applications to locate and retrieve resources across the internet.

Secure Settings Example

# Example of a secure URL configuration in a web application
server:
  protocol: https
  domain: example.com
  path: /secure-data
  query: ?user=123
  headers:
    Strict-Transport-Security: "max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains"
    Content-Security-Policy: "default-src 'self';"

Insecure Settings Example

# Example of an insecure URL configuration in a web application
server:
  protocol: http
  domain: example.com
  path: /secure-data
  query: ?user=123
  headers:
    # Missing security headers