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  1. Identify BruteBuster Package:

  2. Check if you have the BruteBuster package installed in your Django project.

  3. Import BruteBuster Decorator:

  4. Import the bruteforce_protect decorator from django_brutebuster.decorators in your Django views file.

  5. Apply BruteBuster Decorator:

  6. Decorate the login view with @bruteforce_protect to protect against brute force attacks.

  7. Set BruteBuster Configuration (Optional):

  8. Configure BruteBuster settings in your Django project settings file, such as BRUTE_BUSTER_FAILURE_LIMIT and BRUTE_BUSTER_TIMEOUT.

  9. Update Login Form (Optional):

  10. If using a custom login form, ensure it includes the required fields for BruteBuster, such as bruteforce and bruteforce_protection_key.

  11. Handle BruteBuster Errors in Views:

  12. Check for the BruteBusterException in your login view and handle it appropriately.

  13. Display Error Messages (Optional):

  14. Optionally, customize error messages to inform users about the brute force protection measures.

  15. Logging (Optional):

  16. Implement logging to keep track of brute force attempts, successful logins, and any other relevant information.

  17. Test BruteBuster Protection:

  18. Test the BruteBuster protection by attempting multiple failed logins and ensuring that the specified behavior (such as account lockout or timeout) occurs.

  19. Review BruteBuster Documentation:

    • Refer to the Django BruteBuster documentation for any additional features, configuration options, or updates.

  20. Check for Updates:

    • Regularly check for updates to the Django BruteBuster package and update it accordingly to benefit from the latest security enhancements.

  21. Integrate with Security Measures (Optional):

    • Integrate BruteBuster protection with other security measures in your Django project, such as Django's built-in security features or third-party packages.

  22. Documentation and Communication:

    • Ensure that the BruteBuster implementation is well-documented for future reference, and communicate any security measures to relevant stakeholders.

  23. Monitor and Analyze Logs:

    • Regularly monitor and analyze logs to identify any unusual login patterns or potential security threats.

  24. Continuous Improvement:

    • Continuously evaluate and improve the BruteBuster implementation based on evolving security requirements and feedback from monitoring.