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14. Securing Our API

Les Jackson1 
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Melbourne, VIC, Australia
 

Chapter Summary

In this chapter we discuss how we can secure our API; specifically, we’ll add the “Bearer” authentication scheme into the mix that will allow only authorized clients to access our API resource through the use of Tokens.

When Done, You Will

  • Understand the Bearer authentication scheme.

  • Use Azure Active Directory to secure our API.

  • Create a simple client that is authorized to use the API.

  • Deploy to Azure.

We have a lot to cover – so let’s get going!

What We’re Building

Our Authentication Use Case

Before delving into the technicalities of our chosen authentication scheme ...

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