Handling authentication tokens in API calls
Authentication tokens (such as JWT) are commonly used to secure API calls. In AngularJS, we can manage tokens efficiently by intercepting HTTP requests and responses. Below are the best practices….
Tag: API security
Implementing state-based authentication in AngularJS
State-based authentication ensures that users can only access specific parts of an application based on their authentication status. This is crucial for securing AngularJS applications. 1. Understanding State-Based Authentication In….
Preventing CSRF attacks in AJAX requests
Preventing CSRF Attacks in AJAX Requests Table of Contents 1. Introduction to CSRF Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a type of attack that tricks an authenticated user into unknowingly executing….
Handling CORS issues in AJAX requests
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) is a security mechanism implemented by web browsers to restrict web pages from making AJAX requests to a domain different from the one that served the….
Storing authentication tokens securely in localStorage
Authentication tokens (such as JWTs) must be securely stored to prevent unauthorized access or token theft. While localStorage is a common option for storing tokens in AngularJS, it has security….
Implementing authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
Why Use JWT for Authentication? JSON Web Tokens (JWT) are a secure way to handle authentication because: Stateless authentication (no need to store sessions on the server) Easy to use….
Securing API Calls in React Apps
When building a React app that communicates with APIs, it’s essential to implement security best practices to safeguard your data and protect your app from malicious attacks. From user authentication….
Handling JSONP requests
Handling JSONP Requests: A Detailed Guide Introduction to JSONP JSONP (JSON with Padding) is a technique used to overcome the limitations imposed by the Same-Origin Policy (SOP) in web browsers…..
Working with Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS)
Working with Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) is a security feature implemented by web browsers to prevent malicious websites from making unauthorized requests to a different domain….
Sending headers with AJAX requests
Sending headers with AJAX requests is an essential feature of web development that facilitates a wide variety of tasks, from controlling caching behaviors to authorizing API calls. HTTP headers allow….