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The Devprime platform accelerates software developer productivity, provides faster deliveries, improves maintainability, software testability. Learn how to integrate Keycloak’s identity service into the web endpoint for access control in the microservice developed using the Devprime platform. Keycloak supports OpenID Connect / OAuth 2.0 / JWT in the protection of web pages and API’s. During this scenario, we will use the Devprime stack’s security adapter to enable security settings so that when there is an access request, user authentication is required on a centralized Keycloak basis. #devprime #keycloak #security #microservices #microsserviços #api #cloud #cloudnative

🔒 Secure #Authentication and #Authorization with #JWT #Tokens in #Laravel Microservices 🔒 Dive into this comprehensive guide on implementing #JWT-based authentication and authorization in Laravel microservices. Learn how to set up #Laravel #Passport, generate JWT tokens with #permissions, create #middleware for authorization, and manage secure communication between services. Perfect for developers looking to enhance the #security and #scalability of their applications. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dqVfnQYT 👨💻 Tarek MESSAOUDI 👨💻 Riadh Sghaier #Laravel #Microservices #JWT #Authentication #Authorization #WebDevelopment #API #Security

🔒 Securing the code, one layer at a time!! Keeping our digital creations secure is a craft that requires constant vigilance and the right set of tools. The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Shared Responsibility Model is a great reminder that while AWS takes care of cloud infrastructure, us developers are the guardians of our application's security. In the JavaScript full-stack realm, I build with an arsenal of libraries that fortify my applications. Passport.js handles diverse authentication strategies, JWT ensures secure data exchange, and bcrypt hashes passwords to keep user credentials safe. For authorization, nothing beats the thoroughness of OAuth. As we knit the security fabric of our apps, defining clear user roles and sealing backdoors is key - ensuring each user has the right access, and every path is secure. But security doesn't stop there. Helmet.js is my go-to for securing Express apps by setting various HTTP headers — it's like a safety helmet for your code, hence the name! It's amazing how a few lines of code can provide such a strong security layer. I'm curious to learn from you all. When you spin up your servers and craft your APIs, what are the security practices and tools you swear by? Share your insights or even your questions - let's make security a top priority in our full-stack endeavors! #WebDevelopment #InfoSec #JavaScript #Nodejs #React #Passportjs #JWT #bcrypt #OAuth #Helmetjs #AWS #SecureCoding #FullStackDeveloper

I recently wrote an article about the OTP authentication flow used in a project I’m working on with Next.js and Redis. In this article, I break down the process of generating, securely storing, and verifying OTPs, ensuring security and efficiency for user authentication. 💡 Here’s what you’ll learn: 1️⃣ Generating OTPs: How to create secure one-time passwords for user authentication. 2️⃣ Using Redis for Secure Storage: Storing OTPs in Redis for fast access and secure validation. 3️⃣ Verifying OTPs with Next.js API Routes: Building the logic to verify OTPs when users log in or perform sensitive actions. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dYKV4ezC I hope this helps anyone looking to implement secure authentication in their Next.js apps! 

🌐 Do you know what CORS is? If you’ve ever worked with web development, especially when interacting with APIs, you’ve probably encountered the term CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing). CORS is a security feature implemented by browsers to control which resources can be requested from a domain other than the one the webpage is hosted on. 🔐 Why is it important? CORS ensures that only authorized domains can access specific resources, protecting users from malicious activity. Understanding how CORS works is essential for developers to troubleshoot errors and properly configure their applications. I found this article that clearly explains CORS and how it works. It's a must-read if you're new to CORS or want to deepen your understanding. Check it out! #CORS #APIs https://lnkd.in/eRKuFyPu.

Session-Based Authentication vs. JSON Web Tokens (JWT) Choose the right approach for your applications: 🔹Session-Based Authentication(Stateful): - Imagine getting a “guest pass” for a theme park. Every time you show the pass, the park staff (server) checks their records to confirm it’s still valid. This approach stores your session info on the server and verifies it every time you visit. Simple, secure, but requires server memory to keep track of each user. - Think of a concert wristband that allows you access to certain areas based on your ticket. 🔹JSON Web Tokens(Stateless): - Think of JWT as your “ID card.” The server issues a signed token with all your credentials and lets you carry it. When you show it later, the server knows it’s you without needing to keep a record of it. Great for distributed systems and scalability – but since you hold the token, it’s valid until it expires! - Imagine a VIP pass at an amusement park that contains all your info, allowing you access without needing further checks. 📝In a nutshell: - Session-Based: Server keeps a record – perfect for applications needing real-time tracking and easy logout. Common in Web-application. - JWT: You carry the token – ideal for scalable, stateless applications (like APIs or SPAs) but requires careful handling to prevent misuse. Common in Microservices. #Authentication #WebSecurity #WebDevelopment #JWT #DevOps #Cloud #Security #SessionBasedAuthentication #Scalability #SoftwareEngineering #TechExplained #CloudComputing #SoftwareDevelopment

My Learnings on Authentication, JWT, and Cookies from Namaste NodeJS All API calls should be securely authenticated. When a user provides their credentials, the server verifies them and generates a unique JWT token. This token is then wrapped within a cookie and sent to the client. The browser typically stores this cookie in session storage, ensuring that sensitive data remains secure. After a successful login, each subsequent API request must include this cookie, which the server validates on each request. If the cookie has expired, the server responds with a 401 Unauthorized status. Cookie expiration policies can be customized based on application requirements. Some applications enforce automatic logout after a set duration when the cookie expires, while others may extend the cookie lifespan for longer sessions. Previously, I worked with Microsoft Authentication Library (MSAL) for similar purposes. After authentication, the API returns a token that we stored in session storage on the client side. This token was then included in every API request. We added an additional layer of security by encrypting the token using the crypto npm library before sending it, and decrypting it within the .NET Core-based API, where we verified the token's validity. MSAL also supports silent token acquisition through the acquireSilentToken function, which refreshes tokens automatically. This setup allows users to leave the application open and resume use without re-authentication. However, some applications require auto-logout for enhanced security, making it essential to balance user experience and security based on specific application needs. Akshay Saini 🚀NamasteDev.com

🚀 Day 7 of My 15-Day Building My NextJS Application Journey 🚀 Hey folks! On Day 7, I've Learnt more about middleware, render, and PlanetScale. Here's what I explored: ✅ Middleware: 🔎 What it is: Middleware is a function that runs before your request is processed by your server. 👉 What I did: In my project I used Middleware function to Riderect and handle request and response. ✅ Render: 🔎 What it is: Render is a modern cloud platform to build and run applications and websites. 👉 What I did: Learnt how to deploy application in render ✅ PlanetScale: 🔎 What it is: PlanetScale is a database platform that helps you scale your databases without any hassle. 👉 What I did: Connected my Prisma database to PlanetScale. Also learnt how to alter file structure for production accordingly . Day 7 was all about learning about improving security, deployment, connecting databases . Stay tuned for more updates on my journey! 🚀 #NextJS #Middleware #Rendering #PlanetScale #FullStackDevelopment

I recently transitioned an application to .NET Aspire. This opinionated pattern allows me to run a complete microservice application within Docker Desktop, but then seamlessly deploy to #Azure Container Apps and other platform services with the same code base. I don’t need to worry about where my database is going to be - it’s done for me. This is a great productivity boost for a developer. My current project builds an OIDC identity service that has both username/password (local) authentication and social logins like Google and Facebook. To properly set this up, I need to store configuration for my application. I need to store the client ID and client secret for the OIDC connections to the social media sites (more on that in another article). In the cloud world, I want to make sure I protect the client secret so that only authorized applications can view it. However, I still want local development to work without relying on cloud resources. So, how do I do that?

🚀 Just Published! 🚀 . . . . Have you ever wondered how apps keep you logged in securely without needing constant server-side checks? My latest Medium article breaks down JWT (JSON Web Tokens). If you're into APIs, authentication, or just want to dive deeper into JWT, this is for you! Give it a read, and let me know your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/gNEUCYNG #JWT #WebSecurity #Authentication #APIs #MediumWriting