“protocol” refers to a set of rules and standards that govern communication between computers.
Specifically, HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is a protocol that defines how web browsers (clients) and web servers exchange information. It outlines the structure of requests and responses, the methods used for different actions (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.), and the status codes used to indicate the outcome of requests.
Domain Names : Your Online Identity
A domain name is a human-readable address for a website or other resource on the internet. It’s like a street address for a physical location, but instead of pointing to a physical place, it points to a specific computer or server on the internet.
Read moreWhat is Phishing Attacks : Few Case Studies of Phishing Attacks
Phishing is a type of cybercrime where attackers attempt to deceive individuals into revealing personal or confidential information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or social security numbers. They often do this by posing as a trusted entity, such as a bank, online retailer, or a friend.
Read moreUnderstanding the SecurityContext in Spring Security
The SecurityContext is a thread-bound object that holds security information about the currently authenticated user during the lifecycle of a request. It’s essentially a container for user-related data, including authentication details, granted authorities, and session information.
Read moreMethod Security
Method security allows you to protect individual methods within your service layer. It provides a fine-grained approach to authorization by enforcing access control at the method level.
Read moreAttribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) is a more granular approach to authorization compared to RBAC. It allows for fine-grained access control based
Read moreAuthorization in Depth: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a common authorization model that assigns roles to users. These roles define the permissions a user
Read moreUser Details Service and Password Encoding
The UserDetailsService is a core component in Spring Security responsible for retrieving user information based on a given username. It’s the bridge between your application’s user data and Spring Security’s authentication mechanism.
Read moreBasic Authentication (HTTP Basic, Form-Based)
Basic authentication is one of the simplest methods for protecting web applications. It comes in two primary forms: HTTP Basic and Form-based.
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