The

serve.cookies.secure

flag is not directly mentioned in the provided knowledge sources. However, the

secure

flag in the context of HTTP cookies is discussed. This flag controls whether the cookie is only sent over HTTPS connections. When the

secure

flag is set, it helps to protect against man-in-the-middle attacks by ensuring that the cookie is only transmitted over secure, encrypted connections. For more specific details about the

serve.cookies.secure

flag in Ory, you may need to refer to the Ory documentation or source code directly. Reference: [Ory Cookie-based security model](https://www.ory.sh/docs/security-model#http-cookies)