4.5
Intermediate
5h
Web Security and Access Management: JWT, OAuth2 & OpenId Connect
Gain insights into JWT, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect. Learn about HTTPS, encryption, and handshake techniques, and explore foundational concepts in web API security for enhanced application protection.
Web application developers are always on the lookout for ways to secure their applications. It has become the most fundamental part of any web application considering the rise in the number of cyber-attacks. This course will be your handy guide to the basic terminologies and frameworks related to web application security.
In this course, you will learn what JWT is, how a JWT is created, and what benefits it provides in token-based authentication. You will learn about why HTTPS was introduced and how it revolutionized the way data is transferred using techniques like encryption and handshake. You will also dive deep into the most commonly used authentication and authorization frameworks called OAuth and OpenId Connect. This course will give you a taste of what web API security is all about and will give you the foundation so you can further your learning of application security.
Web application developers are always on the lookout for ways to secure their applications. It has become the most fundamental p...Show More
Content
1.
Getting started with Web Application Security
4 Lessons
Get familiar with fundamental web application security threats and essential mitigation techniques.
2.
HTTPS Basics
4 Lessons
Unpack the core of encryption, SSL certificates, HTTPS, and the functionality and concerns of cookies.
3.
JSON Web Token
7 Lessons
Examine the use of JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for secure authentication, validation, and key management.
4.
OAuth
7 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of OAuth’s authorization framework, terminologies, and various grant types.
5.
OpenID Connect
5 Lessons
Take a look at OpenID Connect's authentication, flow types, and core terminologies.
Certificate of Completion
Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.
Course Author:
Developed by MAANG Engineers
Trusted by 2.8 million developers working at companies
"These are high-quality courses. Trust me the price is worth it for the content quality. Educative came at the right time in my career. I'm understanding topics better than with any book or online video tutorial I've done. Truly made for developers. Thanks"
Anthony Walker
@_webarchitect_
"Just finished my first full #ML course: Machine learning for Software Engineers from Educative, Inc. ... Highly recommend!"
Evan Dunbar
ML Engineer
"You guys are the gold standard of crash-courses... Narrow enough that it doesn't need years of study or a full blown book to get the gist, but broad enough that an afternoon of Googling doesn't cut it."
Software Developer
Carlos Matias La Borde
"I spend my days and nights on Educative. It is indispensable. It is such a unique and reader-friendly site"
Souvik Kundu
Front-end Developer
"Your courses are simply awesome, the depth they go into and the breadth of coverage is so good that I don't have to refer to 10 different websites looking for interview topics and content."
Vinay Krishnaiah
Software Developer
Hands-on Learning Powered by AI
See how Educative uses AI to make your learning more immersive than ever before.
AI Prompt
Code Feedback
Explain with AI
AI Code Mentor
Free Resources
