Practice Security Best Practices (10) - User Authentication - Full Stack Web Development Basics
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Security Best Practices

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary reason for hashing passwords?

💡 Hint: Think about what information an attacker can obtain from a database.

Question 2 Easy

What does HTTPS stand for?

💡 Hint: What makes this protocol secure?

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Question 1

Why should passwords never be stored in plain text?

They can be easily accessed
They take up too much space
They're hard to remember

💡 Hint: What happens if hackers access the database?

Question 2

True or False: HTTPS is unnecessary for internal applications.

True
False

💡 Hint: Does sensitive information need protection?

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are developing a web application that includes user authentication. Describe how you would implement secure password storage and the steps for ensuring secure data transmission.

💡 Hint: Consider both the storage method and the travel method for sensitive data.

Challenge 2 Hard

What measures would you put in place for regular security audits in an application where authentication is crucial? Discuss your approach.

💡 Hint: Think about the tools and processes needed to track vulnerabilities.

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