The Digital Press

A new comprehensive framework outlines best practices for securing user authentication and authorization in modern web applications, addressing vulnerabilities and enhancing security with usability in mind.

Why it matters: Credential-based attacks caused over $5 billion in losses in 2023; robust identity controls reduce incidents by 50%.

The big picture: The framework covers seven domains including password storage, multi-factor authentication, OAuth, session management, authorization models, infrastructure security, and monitoring.

Quick takeaway: Modern methods like adaptive hashing, MFA, WebAuthn, and centralized authorization improve security while maintaining positive user experience.

Commenters say: Readers appreciate the depth and practicality but emphasize challenges in user adoption, implementation complexity, and balancing security with convenience.