session management

Understanding JWT: the basics and why it matters A json Web Token (JWT) is a compact, url-safe way to represent claims between…

Why hashing matters in hosting environments Hash functions show up across hosting stacks: content-addressable storage and CDNs use content hashes to cache…

json Web Tokens (JWT) are more than a simple stateless authentication mechanism; when applied thoughtfully they become an enabler for secure, scalable…

Why JWT security matters json Web Tokens (JWTs) are a compact, url-safe way to represent claims between parties. They are used for…

If you run a website that needs to identify users or protect APIs, json Web Tokens (JWT) are a common solution you’ll…

What is JWT and how does it work? json Web Token (JWT) is a compact, url-safe way to represent claims between two…

What is JWT (json Web Token)? JSON Web Token, commonly called JWT, is an open standard for securely transmitting information between parties…

When you add SAML-based single sign-on (SSO) to a website or application, you add an authentication step that can influence how quickly…

What SAML does for hosting and website security SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is an established standard for exchanging authentication and authorization…

When SAML-based single sign-on fails in a hosted environment it usually isn’t because the spec is broken, but because something in the…

Why authentication is the foundation of hosting and website security Authentication determines who can access your servers, control panels, APIs, and content…

Why authentication and authorization matter in hosting environments When you deploy an application to a hosting environment, authentication and authorization are the…

Why authentication fails in hosted environments Authentication problems on hosted platforms often come from a mix of infrastructure, configuration and subtle client-side…

Authentication and authorization,commonly referred to together as “auth”,are the gatekeepers of any website that handles user data, payments, or personalized content. While…

Understanding CSRF and why website owners should care Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) is a web security problem that quietly lets an attacker…

Why CSRF matters in hosted environments Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) allows an attacker to trick a user’s browser into making unintended requests…

Understanding CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) Cross-Site Request Forgery, commonly called CSRF, is an attack that tricks a user’s browser into submitting a…