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CourseUser Authentication & Authorization in Express
In this course, you’ll learn how to implement User Authentication and Authorization in an Express web application.
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IntermediateTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary5 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
2 coursesWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with User Authentication & Authorization in Express:- Learn Express
- Learn Node.js
About this course
Having secure authentication and authorization practices is one of the most important things you can do to secure your web applications. As a developer, you need control over how users interact with your application, your data, and other users. In fact, Broken Authentication and Broken Access Control make up two of the OWASP Top 10’s most critical security risks to web applications.
Syllabus
6 lessons • 1 projects • 4 quizzesMeet the creator of the course
Sarai Fernandez
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