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Authentication for Python

Strong authentication is fundamental to application security. This course will teach you to implement secure authentication flows in Python.

Beginner
44m

Created by Howard Poston

Last Updated Apr 08, 2026

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  • Course

Authentication for Python

Strong authentication is fundamental to application security. This course will teach you to implement secure authentication flows in Python.

Beginner
44m

Created by Howard Poston

Last Updated Apr 08, 2026

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What you'll learn

Strong authentication is important to properly validate the identity of the client and the server when they communicate. In this course, Authentication for Python, you’ll gain the ability to implement secure authentication flows in Python. First, you’ll explore implementing OAuth2.0 and OIDC in Python. Next, you’ll discover how to implement secure TLS connections and MFA in Python. Finally, you’ll learn how to manage authentication and identity after the initial login. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of authentication best practices needed to develop and secure authentication flows in Python code.

Authentication for Python
Beginner
44m
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Howard Poston - Pluralsight course - Authentication for Python
Howard Poston
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Howard Poston is a freelance copywriter, course developer, and consultant. He created over 20 online courses and authored Python for Cybersecurity and Blockchain Security from the Bottom Up.

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