Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a comprehensive cloud-based Identity and Access Management service provided by Microsoft. With the rise of security threats, it's crucial to build secure solutions featuring robust authentication and authorization services to protect your data.
In this course, we will introduce basic identity principles and teach you how to use Azure AD to control who can access your Fast APIs and how they can do so, using open industry standards such as OAuth2 and OIDC.
Course Overview
Secure APIs with FastAPI and the Microsoft Identity Platform is designed for Python developers aiming to implement secure, JWT-based authentication and authorization by leveraging Azure AD—a scalable, secure, and flexible identity provider.
What You Will Learn
- Understanding the fundamentals of identity management and its importance.
- Integrating Azure AD with FastAPI for optimal API security.
- Applying OAuth2 and OIDC standards for secure authentication.
- Implementing JWT-based authentication without the need for complex coding.
Why Take This Course
If you are a Python developer or solution architect looking for a plug and play solution to secure your APIs, this course is tailored for you. You will gain insights into Azure AD and how to use it efficiently without requiring detailed knowledge of OAuth2 and OIDC mechanisms. Secure your applications with ease and confidence!
