Computer · Cybersecurity
Secure Authentication & Access Control System
Intermediate 5 weeks 35-50 hours
Build secure authentication system with role-based access control (RBAC). Implement OAuth 2.0. Use JWT tokens. Secure against common attacks (SQL injection, XSS).
Major
Computer
Focus area
Cybersecurity
Total hours
35-50 hours
What you'll need
- Software only - Python Flask/Node.js, bcrypt, JWT libraries, free testing tools
Steps
- Design user roles and permissions.
- Build login with bcrypt password hashing and JWT tokens.
- Add OAuth 2.0 sign-in.
- Protect routes with role-based access control.
- Test against SQL injection and XSS and fix any issues.
- Document the system and security tests for your portfolio.
What to photograph for your portfolio
- Authentication flow diagram
- login/dashboard screenshots
- role permission matrix
- security test results
Resume bullet starters
Copy one, then swap in your own numbers.
Designed and built a secure authentication & access control system using Authentication/authorization, OAuth 2.0, JWT
Applied secure coding and password hashing to implement, test, and validate the system end-to-end
Quantified performance with [insert your result, such as accuracy, error reduction, response time, or load capacity] after iterative tuning
Skills you'll show off
Authentication/authorizationOAuth 2.0JWTsecure codingpassword hashingsecurity testing