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More informationPasswords and pixie dust - A look at OAuth 2.0 security in Angular
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Abstract
OAuth 2.0 is a complex beast. The original OAuth 2.0 specification introduces four different flow, each with their respective use cases. Since its release, one of the flows has been deprecated, and a few additional flows have been proposed. But which flow is right for an Angular application? Which flow should you stay away from? And more importantly, why are some flows considered to be insecure?
In this talk, we give a brief overview of a few flows within OAuth 2.0. From a high-level point of view, we point out their use cases and differences. In the second part, we dive into a recent addition, PKCE ('pixie'). This new PKCE-based flow enhances the security properties for OAuth 2.0 flows for public clients. Everyone working with OAuth 2.0 should be aware of it, and use it when available.
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About Dr. Philippe De Ryck
Hi, I'm Philippe, and I help developers protect companies through better web security. Learn more about my security training program, advisory services, or check out my recorded conference talks.
Dr. Philippe De Ryck
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