Secure Passwords and Authentication
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What is the purpose of using bcrypt in an application that also uses JWT for authentication?

  • To verify that a user is who they claim to be
  • To securely hash and store user passwords (correct)
  • To encrypt sensitive user data
  • To transmit user authentication information between client and server
  • What is the main difference between JWTs and bcrypt in an application's security?

  • JWTs are used to authenticate users and authorize their access to protected resources, while bcrypt is used to securely hash and store user passwords (correct)
  • JWTs and bcrypt both serve the same purpose in an application's security
  • JWTs are used to encrypt sensitive user data, while bcrypt is used to transmit user authentication information
  • JWTs are used to transmit user authentication information, while bcrypt is used to authorize access to protected resources
  • When a user logs in, what is the process of comparing the hashed version of the password stored in the database with the plaintext password that the user entered during login?

  • Using a hashing function
  • Using encryption
  • Using JWT
  • Using bcrypt (correct)
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