The Nuts and Bolts of OAuth 2.0

Unlock Secure API Access with OAuth 2.0 & OpenID Connect

Master the industry-standard protocol for secure web API access. This comprehensive course dives deep into OAuth 2.0, empowering you to build secure applications that access user data without compromising security. Learn how leading companies globally leverage OAuth for secure access from mobile apps, IoT devices, and even banking APIs.

Security expert Aaron Parecki breaks down each OAuth flow (grant type), providing practical application examples for web apps, native apps, and Single Page Applications (SPAs). You'll gain expertise in using OpenID Connect to authenticate users and retrieve essential identity information.

Building APIs Securely with OAuth

If you're developing APIs, this course covers crucial aspects of API security. Understand the differences and tradeoffs between various access token formats, learn how to choose optimal access token lifetimes, and master the design of scopes to protect sensitive parts of your APIs.

Stay Ahead with OAuth 2.1

This course incorporates the latest recommendations from the OAuth working group, including the adoption of PKCE for all application types. Gain insights into the rationale behind the deprecation of Implicit and Password grants and prepare for the upcoming OAuth 2.1 update. You'll learn the best practices for future-proofing your applications.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the core problems OAuth 2.0 solves.
• Grasp the fundamentals of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
• Implement best practices for developing secure web apps and native OAuth apps.
• Differentiate between local and remote access token validation.
• Validate JWT access tokens effectively.

You'll be able to:

• Implement an OAuth client from scratch.
• Protect OAuth flows in native and JavaScript applications.
• Utilize OpenID Connect to obtain user names and email addresses.
• Protect APIs using OAuth access tokens.
• Design scopes to safeguard different API functionalities.

Who is this course for?

• Software Architects
• Application Developers
• Technical Decision Makers
• Anyone working with APIs, web apps, mobile apps, or microservices
• Those seeking to deepen their understanding of application security and become technical leaders.

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of HTTP requests, responses, and JSON.
• No programming language knowledge required – exercises can be completed without coding!

Required Tools:

• Experience with Postman, curl, or any other HTTP client.
• A free Auth0 Developer account.

Bonus:

Gain exclusive access to an interactive web-based tool providing real-time feedback as you complete exercises – like having the instructor guide you personally!