Node.JS Express Security: Authentication and Authorization

🚀 Course Title: Node.JS Express Security: Authentication and Authorization 🛡️

Mastering authentication and authorization with Node.JS Express 🌟

Updated: Oct 2021
Embark on a journey to master the realms of security in web application development using Node.JS and Express. This comprehensive bootcamp is designed to transform you into a security expert, specializing in user authentication and authorization. Dive deep into the world of secure web applications with MySQL as our trusty database companion.

Key Highlights:

• User Registration: Learn the intricacies of creating a registration form with Node.js and Express, using Handlebar for dynamic content rendering. We'll ensure users' emails are confirmed to prevent bot sign-ups by integrating reCAPTCHA from Google.

  • Database Design for User Registration: MySQL
  • Setting up project environment
  • Implementing User Registration
  • Email Confirmation for User Accounts
  • Resending Email Confirmation Token
  • Integrating reCAPTCHA for Bot Prevention

• Authentication: Challenge users to verify their accounts using username and password combinations. We'll ensure that only users with confirmed emails can access web resources, enhancing security. Additionally, we'll delve into the world of multi-factor authentication, sending verification codes to user emails.

• Role-based Authorization: Define and assign user roles, implementing Express middleware to govern access to resources based on these roles. This ensures that only authorized users can perform certain actions within your application.

Pre-requisites:

To get the most out of this course, you should have a solid foundation in:

• Web Development Basics: Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript is essential.
• Node.js Fundamentals: Familiarity with Node.js development will help you grasp the concepts more easily.
• Development Environment: A computer running Windows, Linux, or macOS with all necessary tools installed.

Update 1: 24 October 2021 🆕

• New Content Added: Now you can also enable your users to login using Social Media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Google, GitHub, and LinkedIn, adding a layer of convenience and security.

What You'll Learn:

1. User Registration System: Designing and implementing a secure user registration system that includes email verification and bot prevention using reCAPTCHA.

2. Authentication Process: Setting up the authentication process with username and password, including multi-factor authentication for added security.

3. Social Media Logins: Integrating OAuth for single sign-on capabilities through popular social media platforms.

4. Role-based Authorization: Creating a secure authorization system that restricts access to resources based on user roles and permissions.

Your Instructor: Agus Kurniawan 🧑‍💻

Agus is an experienced developer and course instructor with a passion for Node.js and Express. His practical approach to teaching combined with his expertise in security makes him the ideal guide for your journey into mastering Node.JS and Express Security features.

Join us on this comprehensive learning experience, where you'll not only understand but also implement essential security practices in your Node.js applications. 🛡️👩‍💻👨‍💻 See you inside the course, and let's make your Node.js applications impenetrable! Enroll now and elevate your web development skills to the next level! 🚀📚