Introduction
2 mins
Securing Frontend Applications¶
Are you a front-end developer working with React, Angular, Vue or other JavaScript frameworks? If so, you know that implementing user login functionality is essential—not only to meet business requirements but also to ensure the security and compliance of your application. However, frontend applications face unique security challenges that require careful attention to safeguard user data and maintain trust. In this guide, we will explore key security concerns specific to front-end applications—particularly those built with React—and discuss practical strategies and best practices to address these risks effectively.
Learning objectives¶
In this guide, you will:
- In-app vs IdP-based login
- Public clients
- Unverified tokens
- Insecure tokens
- Weak access control
- Unauthorized privilege gain
- Unauthorized account access
- Weak Multi-factor authentication
- Partial user logouts
- Product misconfiguration
- Outdated SDKs
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Tip
If you're a React developer, check out these guides to learn how to easily add user login functionality to your React applications.
Tip
If you're a Angular developer, check out these guides to learn how to easily add user login functionality to your React applications.