Implementing Authentication and Authorization
For securing an API we use Authentication and authorization. We’ll use JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication and role-based access control (RBAC) for authorization.
// Authentication middleware
const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');
function authenticateToken(req, res, next) {
const token = req.headers['authorization'];
if (!token) return res.status(401).json({ message: 'Unauthorized' });
jwt.verify(token, process.env.ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET, (err, user) => {
if (err) return res.status(403).json({ message: 'Forbidden' });
req.user = user;
next();
});
}
// Authorization middleware
function authorize(role) {
return (req, res, next) => {
if (req.user.role !== role) return res.status(403).json({ message: 'Forbidden' });
next();
};
}
Build a Secure SQL Server REST API
In today’s digital landscape, the demand for secure and efficient data access is paramount. One common approach to achieving this is through the implementation of a REST API, which allows for seamless communication between client applications and databases.
In this article, we will delve into the process of building a secure SQL Server REST API, covering essential concepts and providing detailed examples along the way.