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Implement Secure Authentication
Security
Level 2 - Application

Implement Secure Authentication

Taught by Marcus Chen

About This Challenge

Build secure authentication systems that protect user accounts and organizational access. This practical challenge covers authentication system design, password implementation, MFA deployment, OAuth integration, and security testing.

What You'll Learn

  • Design authentication systems that balance security with user experience
  • Implement secure password storage using modern hashing algorithms and best practices
  • Deploy multi-factor authentication with appropriate recovery mechanisms
  • Integrate OAuth and SSO protocols correctly and securely
  • Test authentication implementations for common vulnerabilities and weaknesses

Challenge Content

28 lessons
Authentication System Design
From Concepts to Implementation
10 Min
Authentication Architecture Patterns
12 Min
Designing for Security Requirements
10 Min
User Registration Flow Design
10 Min
Authentication Design Quiz
10 Min
Secure Password Implementation
Password Hashing in Practice
10 Min
Implementing Password Hashing
12 Min
Password Validation and Strength Checking
10 Min
Secure Password Reset Implementation
10 Min
Implement Password System
30 Min
Password Implementation Quiz
10 Min
MFA Implementation
MFA Implementation Overview
8 Min
Implementing TOTP Authentication
12 Min
WebAuthn and Hardware Keys
12 Min
MFA Recovery Mechanisms
10 Min
MFA Implementation Quiz
10 Min
OAuth and SSO Integration
OAuth Integration Fundamentals
10 Min
Implementing OAuth 2.0 Login
12 Min
Account Linking Security
10 Min
Enterprise SSO with SAML
12 Min
OAuth and SSO Quiz
10 Min
Security Testing
Authentication Security Testing
8 Min
Automated Security Testing
12 Min
Manual Penetration Testing
12 Min
Security Monitoring and Logging
10 Min
Authentication Security Assessment
40 Min
Security Testing Final Quiz
10 Min
Your Authentication Implementation Journey
5 Min

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Challenge Info

Level
Level 2 - Application
Subject
Security
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Requirements

  • Completed Authentication Basics challenge or equivalent knowledge
  • Basic programming experience in any language
  • Understanding of web application architecture
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