Securing Angular Apps with OpenID Connect and OAuth 2 from Pluralsight

OpenID Connect and OAuth 2 allow your apps to use modern security protocols and to participate in a Single Sign-on (SSO) experience across multiple apps. This course will show you how to authenticate users and authorize access in your Angular apps.

Securing your Angular apps with modern, interoperable security protocols helps you ensure your apps are secure, and that they can participate in a Single Sign-on (SSO) experience across multiple apps that use the same identity provider. In this course, Securing Angular Apps with OpenID and OAuth 2, you will learn how to apply the OpenID Connect and OAuth 2 protocols to authenticate users and authorize their access to functionality and data in your apps. First, you will explore the security fundamentals and concepts you need to be aware of for Angular apps. Next, you will discover how to connect to your OpenID Connect identity provider for authentication. Lastly, you will successfully use and manage your OAuth 2 access tokens for authorization. When you are finished with this course, you will have a solid foundation for building your Angular apps with robust security and done in a way that lets you integrate with any OpenID Connect and OAuth 2 identity provider.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Angular App Security Big Picture

Authenticating with OpenID Connect

Connecting to a Different OpenID Connect Provider

Authorizing Calls to Your Backend APIs with OAuth 2

Enhancing the Security User Experience

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Suitable for learners with basic knowledge of Angular development and web applications

Solid foundation for appreciating the concepts of OpenID Connect and OAuth 2 in Angular apps

Taught by Bryan Noyes who is recognized in the industry for their work in this topic

Covers concepts that are highly relevant in web development industry

Course is delivered using a mix of videos, readings, and discussions

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Securing Angular Apps with OpenID Connect and OAuth 2 with these activities:

Gather course materials

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Prepare for successful learning by organizing your course materials, including notes, assignments, and resources, in one place.

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Create a dedicated folder or workspace for the course.
Download or print course materials and organize them into subfolders.

Review Angular concepts

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Strengthen your understanding of Angular concepts, such as components, services, and modules, which will facilitate your learning in this course.

Browse courses on Angular

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Go through your Angular notes or review online resources.
Complete a few simple Angular coding exercises or tutorials.

Join a study group or discussion forum

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Connect with other learners, share knowledge, and enhance your understanding of OAuth 2 and Angular by participating in a study group or discussion forum.

Browse courses on OAuth 2

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Find a study group or discussion forum dedicated to OAuth 2 or Angular.
Introduce yourself and actively participate in discussions.
Ask questions, share resources, and collaborate on projects.

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Follow tutorials on OAuth 2

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Gain a deeper understanding of OAuth 2 and how it works, which will provide a foundation for understanding how it is used in Angular apps.

Browse courses on OAuth 2

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Find a reputable online tutorial or course on OAuth 2.
Follow the tutorial, completing all the steps and hands-on exercises.
Test your understanding by completing the tutorial's quizzes or assignments.

Practice using OAuth 2 in Angular

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Gain hands-on experience with OAuth 2 in Angular, reinforcing the concepts learned in the course and improving your ability to implement it in your own projects.

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Set up an Angular project and install the necessary libraries for OAuth 2.
Implement the OAuth 2 flow in your Angular app, including authentication, authorization, and token management.
Test your implementation by making authenticated requests to a protected API.

Volunteer with an organization that uses OAuth 2

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Gain practical experience with OAuth 2 and support a cause you care about by volunteering with an organization that uses it for authentication or authorization.

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Research organizations that use OAuth 2 and align with your interests.
Contact the organization to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Offer your skills in implementing or supporting OAuth 2 solutions.

Build an Angular app that uses OAuth 2

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Develop a practical understanding of OAuth 2 in Angular by designing and implementing a complete application that uses it for authentication.

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Design the architecture and functionality of your Angular app.
Implement the front-end of your app using Angular and the OAuth 2 flow.
Create a backend API that provides the protected resources and implements the OAuth 2 endpoints.
Test your app thoroughly to ensure it handles authentication and authorization correctly.

Contribute to an OAuth 2 library or project

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Deepen your understanding of OAuth 2 and contribute to the community by participating in an open-source project related to OAuth 2 or Angular.

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Find an open-source project on GitHub or other platforms that aligns with your interests.
Review the project's documentation and identify areas where you can contribute.
Fork the project and make your changes or additions.
Submit a pull request with your contributions and provide clear explanations of your changes.

Career center

Learners who complete Securing Angular Apps with OpenID Connect and OAuth 2 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Application Security Engineer

An Application Security Engineer works to make sure that software applications are safe from threats.

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Authentication Engineer

Authentication Engineers focus on securing a network and its associated components by implementing and maintaining authentication protocols and mechanisms, such as OAuth and OpenID Connect.

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Software Developer

Software Developers design, build, test, and maintain software applications. Those focused on web development would find learning about OpenID Connect and OAuth 2 beneficial, as web applications regularly make use of these protocols.

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Web Developer

Web Developers specializing in Angular would likely lead teams and projects requiring knowledge of modern security protocols, such as OAuth 2 and OpenID Connect, for single sign-on (SSO).

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers may use OpenID Connect and OAuth 2, whether in developing identity and access management (IAM) solutions or in securing the cloud infrastructure itself.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts protect an organization's computer networks and systems, including web and cloud applications. An understanding of OpenID Connect and OAuth 2 would be valuable knowledge for someone in this role.

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers secure organizations' internal networks. They likely implement and maintain security protocols at the network, system, and application level, including OAuth 2 and OpenID Connect.

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Information Security Manager

Information Security Managers work to develop and implement an organization's overall information security strategy. This may include choosing and implementing authentication and authorization systems based on standards such as OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.

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Security Architect

Security Architects may integrate OpenID Connect and OAuth 2 protocols into enterprise-grade security architectures.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers design, implement, and maintain complex computer, software, and network systems. This may include implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, such as OAuth 2 and OpenID Connect.

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Data Security Analyst

Data Security Analysts may use OAuth 2 and OpenID Connect to set up authentication for data access management tools.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants may make recommendations for improving an organization's overall security posture, including how to securely implement authentication and authorization protocols, such as OAuth 2 and OpenID Connect.

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Penetration Tester

Penetration Testers may use an understanding of security protocols, such as OAuth 2 and OpenID Connect, to identify vulnerabilities in an organization's security infrastructure.

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Ethical Hacker

Ethical Hackers may also use their knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols, such as OAuth 2 and OpenID Connect, when testing an organization's security.

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chief Information Security Officers may lead the development of their organization's cybersecurity strategy and roadmap, including how to implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, such as OAuth 2 and OpenID Connect.

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