An In-Depth Approach to Strengthening Security in Open-Access Libraries Utilizing JSON Web Tokens (JWT)

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Published: Jan 30, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35940/ijrte.E8181.13050125
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Authentication, JSON Web Token, JWT, Token-based Authentication, Open-Access Library

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Ayodeji Ismail Moshood
Department of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science and University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK.
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2724-8121
Zoe Jeffrey
Department of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science and University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1755-1218

Abstract

In response to growing security concerns in software development, this study introduces an open-access library designed to enhance authentication systems using JSON Web Tokens (JWT). This research addresses critical challenges in integrating secure authentication mechanisms by developing a new, scalable, user-friendly library focused on security and ease of implementation. The library incorporates JWT rotation, Redis integration, and customizable validation to ensure robust, adaptable security for developers. Utilizing an agile, Extreme Programming (XP) methodology, the library was iteratively tested and optimized based on real-world developer feedback. The result of the new library shows improved usability, flexibility, and token management efficiency, demonstrating the effectiveness in supporting secure authentication practices compared to the state-of-the-art libraries. The new library is offering a practical, open-source solution to strengthen authentication systems in modern web applications, advancing the accessibility of secure, reliable software development tools.

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Ayodeji Ismail Moshood and Zoe Jeffrey , Trans., “An In-Depth Approach to Strengthening Security in Open-Access Libraries Utilizing JSON Web Tokens (JWT)”, IJRTE, vol. 13, no. 5, pp. 14–19, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.35940/ijrte.E8181.13050125.
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Ayodeji Ismail Moshood and Zoe Jeffrey , Trans., “An In-Depth Approach to Strengthening Security in Open-Access Libraries Utilizing JSON Web Tokens (JWT)”, IJRTE, vol. 13, no. 5, pp. 14–19, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.35940/ijrte.E8181.13050125.
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