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How do I implement secure authentication?
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with sourcesHere are the key authentication best practices:
JWT Tokens
- • 15-30 min expiry
- • HttpOnly cookies
- • Strong secrets
OAuth 2.0
- • Use PKCE flow
- • Validate redirects
Security
- • Rate limiting
- • HTTPS only
- • Enable MFA
Sources & References
1
OWASP JWT Security Cheat Sheet
owasp.org
Security Guide
Comprehensive security guidelines for JSON Web Token implementation in production applications.
Primary source for this response
2
Auth0 Best Practices Guide
auth0.com
Documentation
Industry best practices for authentication and authorization in modern applications.
Primary source for this response
3
RFC 6749 - OAuth 2.0 Framework
ietf.org
Standard
The OAuth 2.0 authorization framework specification.
4
OAuth Security Best Current Practice
datatracker.ietf.org
RFC Draft
Security considerations and best practices for OAuth 2.0 implementations.
5
NIST Digital Identity Guidelines
nist.gov
Government Standard
Federal guidelines for digital identity and authentication.
6
Microsoft Identity Platform Best Practices
microsoft.com
Technical Guide
Security best practices for modern authentication scenarios.