Webhooks offer a simple and effective way to transfer information about occasional events between systems, but they also introduce security risks due to their public nature. To secure webhooks, it's essential to implement multiple security measures, such as encryption, two-way authentication, signing messages with hash-based message authentication codes (HMAC), authenticating connections, adding timestamps to prevent replay attacks, using certificate pinning, and logging all webhook messages sent out. Additionally, webhooks should not be used for sensitive data, and implementing a subscription model with expiration dates can further enhance security by limiting the time privileges are provided. By combining these measures, developers can establish a comprehensive security approach that protects their code and client data from various vulnerabilities.