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Securing ASP.NET Core with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect

Kevin Dockx

In this course you’ll learn how to secure your ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with today’s de facto standards: OAuth2 and OpenID Connect.

You've built a web application, an API, or both with ASP.NET Core, but... something seems to be missing: almost all applications need to be secured these days.

In this course, Securing ASP.NET Core with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect, you'll learn how to use today's standards, OAuth2 and OpenID Connect, to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs.

You’ll learn what these standards are and how to implement them. After that, you’ll learn about authorization and authorization policies, storing your users and integrating with other identity providers. Finally, you’ll learn how to get ready for production and deploy your identity provider.

After this course you'll know the ins and outs of securing ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Getting Started with ASP.NET Core Security

Understanding Authentication with OpenID Connect

Securing Your User Authentication Processes

Working with Claims in Your Web Application

Understanding Authorization with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect

Securing Your API

Authorization Policies and Access Control

Dealing with Token Expiration, Reference Tokens, Token Revocation, and Generating Tokens for Testing

Best Practices for Securing JavaScript-based Clients

Storing Users and Credentials in a Local Database

Best Practices for User Management

Integrating with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Social Logins

User Provisioning, Federation, and Federated Identity

Supporting Multi-factor Authentication

Integrating with ASP.NET Core Identity

Getting Ready for Production and Deploying Your Identity Provider

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches popular industry standards, OAuth2 and OpenID, to students

In-demand skill development in web application and API security

Helps with the authorization and authentication of users and applications

Useful for securing JavaScript-based clients

Covers advanced practices, like token expiration management and best practices for user management

Explores integration with leading identity providers, including Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID

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Learners who complete Securing ASP.NET Core with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Security Engineer

Security Engineers who are responsible for securing ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs may benefit from taking this course. By learning to use OAuth2 and OpenID Connect to secure web applications, they can gain a deeper understanding of how to protect applications from security threats.

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Application Security Engineer

Application Security Engineers who are responsible for securing web applications may find that learning how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect may help them build a foundation in application security. The course covers a range of security topics and best practices that will be valuable for securing web applications.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts may find that learning how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect may help them understand how to protect web applications from cyber threats. The course will help them build a foundation in securing web applications.

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers may find that learning how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect may help them build a foundation in securing applications at the network level. The course covers a range of security topics and best practices that will be valuable for securing applications in a network environment.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design and develop software solutions for businesses and organizations. By learning how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect, you may build a foundation in securing software solutions. Particularly, securing your web application during authentication and authorization processes.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers who are responsible for securing cloud computing environments may find that learning how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect may help them build a foundation in cloud security. The course covers a range of security topics and best practices that will be valuable for securing web applications in a cloud computing environment.

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Technical Lead

Technical Leads who are responsible for leading and managing technical teams may find that learning how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect can help them build a foundation in technical leadership. The course covers a range of security topics and best practices that will be valuable for leading and managing technical teams that develop and maintain web applications.

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Information Security Manager

Information Security Managers who are responsible for managing information security risks may find that learning how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect may help them build a foundation in information security management. The course covers a range of security topics and best practices that will be valuable for managing security risks in a web application environment.

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Security Architect

Security Architects who are responsible for designing and implementing security solutions for organizations may find that learning how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect can help them build a foundation in security architecture. The course covers a range of security topics and best practices that will be valuable for designing and implementing secure solutions in a web application environment.

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Security Researcher

Security Researchers who are responsible for researching and developing new security solutions may find that learning how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect can help them build a foundation in security research. The course covers a range of security topics and best practices that will be valuable for researching and developing new security solutions for web applications.

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Data Security Analyst

Data Security Analysts who are responsible for protecting data may find that learning how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs can help them build a foundation in data security. The course covers a range of security topics and best practices that will be valuable for protecting data in a web application environment.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants who are responsible for providing security advice and guidance to organizations may find that learning how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect can help them build a foundation in security consulting. The course covers a range of security topics and best practices that will be valuable for providing security advice and guidance to organizations with web applications.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts who are responsible for securing web applications may benefit from taking this course. By learning to use OAuth2 and OpenID Connect, they can build a foundation in protecting web applications by understanding how to secure authentication and authorization processes.

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Software Architect

Software Architects who are responsible for designing and developing software solutions for organizations may find that learning how to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect can help them build a foundation in software architecture. The course covers a range of security topics and best practices that will be valuable for designing and developing secure software solutions.

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Web Developer

Web Developers may find that learning to secure ASP.NET Core web applications and APIs with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect may help them secure the web applications that they build. By understanding the standards in the field, they may make web applications that are more reliable and less prone to security issues.

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Reading list

We've selected three books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Securing ASP.NET Core with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect.

Programming ASP.NET Core

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Covers the fundamentals of ASP.NET Core security, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.

Programming ASP.NET Core (Developer Reference)

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(中文) ASP.NET 4 core programming (Microsoft Technology...

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Programming Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 Core Reference...

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Programming ASP.NET Core (Developer Reference)

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ASP.NET Core in Action, Third Edition

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Covers a wide range of security topics for ASP.NET Core applications, including authentication, authorization, and data protection. Provides practical advice and code examples.

ASP.NET Core in Action, Third Edition

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ASP.NET Core in Action, Third Edition

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RESTful Web APIs

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Provides a comprehensive guide to designing and building RESTful web APIs. Offers insights into security best practices, including authentication and authorization.

RESTful Web APIs: Services for a Changing World

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RESTful Web APIs: Services for a Changing World

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Time

640 hours

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Advanced

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Pluralsight

Instructor

Kevin Dockx

Language

English

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Teaches popular industry standards, OAuth2 and OpenID, to students

In-demand skill development in web application and API security

Helps with the authorization and authentication of users and applications

Useful for securing JavaScript-based clients

Covers advanced practices, like token expiration management and best practices for user management

Explores integration with leading identity providers, including Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID

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