Custom API Creation
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the building blocks of modern software development. They allow systems to communicate with one another, share data, and trigger actions across services. While many developers….
Tag: JWT
Single Sign-On with third-party IDPs
Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication method that allows users to access multiple applications with a single set of login credentials. When integrating with third-party Identity Providers (IDPs) such as….
Giving long-lived credentials to users
Giving Long-Lived Credentials to Users: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction In modern IT environments, security is paramount, especially in cloud-native applications and systems where user access plays a pivotal role in….
Unauthorized API access due to missing tokens
Unauthorized API Access Due to Missing Tokens Unauthorized API access due to missing tokens typically occurs when the application fails to send the necessary authentication token (e.g., JWT, OAuth, API….
Secure cookies not being sent with API calls
Secure Cookies Not Being Sent with API Calls When secure cookies are not being sent with API calls, especially in cross-domain scenarios, it can cause authentication and session management issues…..
AngularJS authentication failing in Safari but working in Chrome
AngularJS Authentication Failing in Safari but Working in Chrome When authentication works in one browser (like Chrome) but fails in another (like Safari), it’s often due to differences in how….
Authorization header missing from API requests
Authorization Header Missing from API Requests The Authorization header is an essential part of API authentication, typically used to send tokens (like JWT) or credentials to the backend server for….
Session expiration not redirecting user to login page
Session Expiration Not Redirecting User to Login Page When building web applications that use authentication (e.g., through tokens such as JWTs), session expiration is an important mechanism for improving security….
Storing JWT tokens insecurely in localStorage
Storing JWT Tokens Insecurely in localStorage JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) are widely used for authentication in modern web applications, offering a secure and scalable way to handle user sessions. However,….
Handling session state in cloud applications
Handling session state in cloud applications is a critical aspect of designing scalable, resilient, and secure systems. In cloud environments, where applications often run across multiple servers or containers, managing….