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@loopback/security

Common types/interfaces for LoopBack 4 security including authentication and authorization.

Installation

npm install --save @loopback/security

Overview

  • Subject
    • It’s the “who” for security
    • contains a set of Principles, a set of Credentials, and a set of Permissions
  • Principle
    • Represent a user, an application, or a device
  • Credential
    • Security attributes used to authenticate the subject. Such credentials include passwords, Kerberos tickets, and public key certificates.
  • Permission
    • It’s the what for security.

Overview

Basic use

Contributions

Tests

run npm test from the root folder.

Contributors

See all contributors.

License

MIT