Secure User Account and Authentication Practices in ASP.NET 3 and ASP.NET Core 3
Authentication breaches cost companies millions—and your ASP.NET applications are prime targets if you’re not implementing proper security controls. This course cuts through the noise to show you exactly how to build bulletproof user account and authentication systems in both ASP.NET 3 and ASP.NET Core 3, with real-world patterns you’ll deploy immediately.
AIU.ac Verdict: Essential for any .NET developer handling user credentials or access control. You’ll gain hands-on confidence in identity management, token strategies, and common attack prevention. The main limitation: assumes solid foundational C# and ASP.NET knowledge—this isn’t a beginner’s introduction to the framework.
What This Course Covers
The course dives into core authentication mechanisms including user account creation, password management best practices, and secure credential storage. You’ll explore token-based authentication, session handling, and how to defend against common threats like brute-force attacks, credential stuffing, and injection vulnerabilities. The instruction covers both the legacy ASP.NET 3 framework and the modern ASP.NET Core 3 approach, so you can apply these patterns regardless of your tech stack.
Practical labs let you implement multi-factor authentication, configure OAuth and OpenID Connect flows, and integrate third-party identity providers. Erik Dahl walks through real attack scenarios and remediation strategies, ensuring you understand not just the ‘how’ but the ‘why’ behind each security decision. By the end, you’ll have a repeatable framework for auditing and hardening authentication across your applications.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Backend .NET developers: Building APIs or web applications that require user login and access control—this directly hardens your production systems.
- Security-conscious architects: Designing authentication infrastructure for teams or enterprises; need to understand both ASP.NET 3 and Core 3 approaches.
- DevOps/platform engineers: Managing identity systems across .NET microservices; need hands-on knowledge of token strategies and secure credential handling.
May not suit:
- ASP.NET beginners: This assumes you’re comfortable with C#, HTTP, and basic framework concepts. Start with foundational ASP.NET courses first.
- Frontend-only developers: While useful context, the course focuses on server-side implementation; limited value if you’re not working with .NET backends.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Secure User Account and Authentication Practices in ASP.NET 3 and ASP.NET Core 3 take?
The course is 2 hours 15 minutes of video content. Most learners complete it in one or two sittings, though hands-on lab time may extend that depending on your pace.
Do I need experience with both ASP.NET 3 and ASP.NET Core 3?
No. The course teaches both frameworks side-by-side, so you’ll understand the differences and similarities. If you’re working with one, you’ll still gain valuable security patterns applicable to the other.
Will this course cover OAuth and single sign-on (SSO)?
Yes. The course includes OAuth and OpenID Connect flows, plus practical integration with third-party identity providers—essential for modern SaaS and enterprise applications.
Is this course hands-on or lecture-only?
Pluralsight courses include interactive labs and sandboxes. You’ll write code, configure authentication systems, and test attack scenarios in a safe environment—not just watch demonstrations.
Course by Erik Dahl on Pluralsight. Duration: 2h 15m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
