{"id":3182,"date":"2025-01-28T10:48:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T09:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobisec.com\/?p=3182"},"modified":"2025-01-28T10:52:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T09:52:38","slug":"token-and-protocols-about-authentication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobisec.com\/en\/news\/token-and-protocols-about-authentication\/","title":{"rendered":"Tokens and protocols: everything you need to know about authentication"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The terms <em>authentication<\/em>\u00a0and <em>authorisation<\/em>\u00a0are frequently encountered in discussions pertaining to the security of mobile devices. However, even among practitioners, terms such as <em>OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and Token-Based Authentication<\/em> can prove to be somewhat confusing.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Authentication Protocols and Tokens: Mapping the Landscape&#8221;<\/em> is Mobisec&#8217;s whitepaper that aims to shed light on these complex issues and make them easy to understand. Written with technical rigour but accessible to high-level managers, the document examines the most commonly used authentication protocols and tokens that guarantee mobile security.<\/p>\n<p>The white paper addresses key issues such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The difference between authentication and authorisation;<\/li>\n<li>The benefits of token-based versus session-based systems;<\/li>\n<li>The importance of scalability and security in mobile systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The paper provides a clear overview of which protocol is best suited to the needs of applications under development or already in production, integrating technical and practical considerations. Whether you are a manager looking for strategic solutions or a developer ready to implement them, you will find valuable insights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is this whitepaper unique?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to explaining the main protocols, the whitepaper:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyses each method;<\/li>\n<li>Provides practical examples and considerations specific to the mobile world;<\/li>\n<li>Offers a glossary to guide you through the technical terminology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your goal is to build more secure mobile applications, this whitepaper is a must-read. Learn more about authentication and download the full whitepaper now.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobisec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Authentication-Protocols-and-Tokens-Mapping-the-Landscape.pdf\"><strong>Download the whitepaper<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The terms authentication\u00a0and authorisation\u00a0are frequently encountered in discussions pertaining to the security of mobile devices. 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