JWT explained
What a JSON Web Token is, how it is built, how signatures work and the mistakes that cause security bugs.
- 1What is a JWT?A signed, compact token that carries claims between systems.8 min
- 2Anatomy: header, payload and signatureWhat each part contains, the standard claims and how signing algorithms differ.10 min
- 3Common JWT mistakesThe bugs behind most JWT security incidents, and how to avoid them.10 min
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