The Return of the Authentication Cookie
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore current best practices for authentication in modern environments using Backend For Frontend (BFF) with frontend applications, APIs, and microservices in this conference talk from NDC Copenhagen 2022. Delve into the resurgence of authentication cookies as a secure solution, despite previous concerns. Learn why access tokens, once considered the future of authentication, have fallen short of expectations. Discover how evolving browser security measures and the challenges of maintaining a secure browser environment have led to the renewed importance of cookies in authentication processes. Gain insights into implementing effective authentication strategies for contemporary web applications and distributed systems.