Modern User Authentication with OpenID Connect & JWT

Struggling to implement secure and user-friendly sign-in for your application? Understanding modern authentication protocols is essential for building trust and simplifying user access. This course provides a clear, step-by-step guide to OpenID Connect (OIDC) and JSON Web Tokens (JWT). You will move from core concepts to practical application, learning how to implement robust authentication flows, handle tokens securely, and enable logins through third-party identity providers. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamentals of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and the roles of each component in an authentication flow. - Learn to decode, validate, and create JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) for transmitting user identity and permissions. - Master the Authorization Code Flow with PKCE, the modern standard for securing web and mobile applications. - Distinguish between ID Tokens, Access Tokens, and Refresh Tokens, learning their specific purposes and lifecycles. - Apply your knowledge to configure identity providers and manage user information through scopes and claims. - Practice security best practices for token handling, storage, and validation to protect your applications and APIs. The course begins with the essential terminology of identity and access management, then progresses through the structure of JWTs and the mechanics of OIDC flows, culminating in practical security considerations. This course is designed for beginners. No prior experience with authentication protocols is required, just a basic understanding of web development concepts. Start learning how to implement secure, modern authentication today.