Enhancing Go Application Security with JWT and OPA

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Ultimate Software Design series! In this episode, Bill explores the critical aspects of authentication and authorization, providing Go developers with essential knowledge and tools to enhance security in their applications.

Bill dives into the essentials of authentication and authorization for Go developers, explaining how to securely verify user identity and manage access levels. He demonstrates the implementation of JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for secure token generation and validation, and introduces the Open Policy Agent (OPA) for dynamic and flexible authorization rules. Through practical examples and detailed explanations, Bill equips developers with the tools and knowledge to enhance the security and maintainability of their Go applications.

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Things you will learn in this video:

How to implement JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for secure authentication, including token generation, validation, and expiration management.

The differences between authentication and authorization, and how to effectively manage access levels within your applications.

Utilizing Open Policy Agent (OPA) to create dynamic and flexible authorization rules, enabling you to manage access control policies separately from your codebase.


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