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Application Security

Session Management Security Basics

This course covers the fundamental principles of **session management security** in web applications. You will learn how sessions work, their role in authentication, and the risks of improper session handling. The course follows an **offense-defense approach**, demonstrating common session attacks before implementing secure solutions.

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4 lessons

14 practices

1 hour

Secure Coding Practices and Code Review

Course details

Introduction to Session Management

Preview

Session Configuration in Express App

Implementing Login with Session Authentication

Implementing Secure Session Logout

Protecting Routes with Authentication Middleware

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