JWT Guide for Product and Engineering Leaders

JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) are a key component of modern identity systems, but they can be more than just a developer's concern. For leaders who are building product architecture and security strategies, JWTs are a critical factor in how scalable, secure, and performant your systems will be, especially in environments with APIs, mobile apps, or partner integrations.

This guide for product and engineering leaders will help you understand JWTs and their role in a modern identity fabric.

Download it to learn about:

• The primary advantages and use cases for JWTs, including authentication, authorization, and information exchange.
• The three parts of a JWT: the header, payload, and signature.
• Key features like JSON Web Signatures (JWS), JSON Web Encryption (JWE), and JSON Web Keys (JWK).
• Common threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to mitigate them.