Introduction

Authentication is ....

Session Management is ...

For more information on Authentication, please see the OWASP Guide_to_Authentication page.

Authentication General Guidelines

Implement Proper Password Strength Policy

Implement Secure Password Recovery Mechanism

Utilize Multi-Factor Authentication

Transmit Passwords Only Over TLS

Implement Account Lockout

Session Management General Guidelines

Transmit Session ID's Only Over TLS

Ensure Session ID's are Cryptographically Strong and Random

Implement Idle And Absolute Timeout

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Cookie Security

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Authentication Cheat Sheet

Introduction

Authentication General Guidelines

Implement Proper Password Strength Policy

Implement Secure Password Recovery Mechanism

Utilize Multi-Factor Authentication

Transmit Passwords Only Over TLS

Implement Account Lockout

Session Management General Guidelines

Transmit Session ID's Only Over TLS

Ensure Session ID's are Cryptographically Strong and Random

Implement Idle And Absolute Timeout

Caching & Privacy

Cookie Security

References

Authors and Primary Editors

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