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Secure Authentication for C# Applications

Authentication is the gateway to your C# applications, safeguarding access to web apps, APIs, and desktop software. This course will teach you tailored authentication methods to secure entry to your application, whatever it is!

Gavin JohnsonLynn - Pluralsight course - Secure Authentication for C# Applications
by Gavin JohnsonLynn

What you'll learn

Authentication can be complicated to get right, with diverse scenarios ranging from securing servers and desktop applications to enabling logins through third-party providers. In this course, Secure Authentication for C# Applications, you’ll master a range of authentication methods. First, you’ll explore fundamental aspects of authentication like password storage and multifactor authentication. Next, you’ll discover how to use industry standard protocols like OAuth2 and OpenID connect. Finally, you’ll learn how to use advanced authentication methods such as message signing and certificate based authentication. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to securely authenticate in any C# application scenario.

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Gavin JohnsonLynn - Pluralsight course - Secure Authentication for C# Applications
Gavin JohnsonLynn

Gavin is passionate about security and has an extensive background in software development in regulated environments. He currently works in a Red Team at a FTSE 100 company.

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