Top Drupal Security Practices for 2025: Threats, Tools, and Drupal 11 Features

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The Golem shared a blog post outlining key Drupal security risks and mitigation strategies for 2025. They emphasise that relying solely on module updates is no longer enough, as threats have evolved to target APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and custom modules. Common vulnerabilities include unsafe Twig templates, unvalidated Composer packages, and poor authentication in public APIs.

The article highlights new security features in Drupal 11, including built-in two-factor authentication, session concurrency control, and enhanced support for HTTP headers. It recommends regular audits covering modules, custom code, server configuration, and key storage. Spam protection tactics like reCAPTCHA v3, honeypots, and Flood Control are also discussed.

Further advice includes encrypting data, rotating credentials, enforcing GDPR compliance, and securing API integrations. The post concludes that Drupal security in 2025 must involve both technical hardening and broader business practices to ensure continuity and trust.

Reference: Drupal Security Trends in 2025: How to Protect Your Business, GOLEMS GABB (4 August 2025)

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