Securing Digital Identities: Streamlining Authentication with AWS Cognito in Blazor .NET 8 Applications

April 10, 2024April 11, 2024 Daniel Donbavand7 Comments

Previously, we explored AWS Cognito, an essential service from AWS for managing identities and access. We delved into its use cases, benefits, and why it’s worth considering for your projects. If you missed that post, you can read it here.

In this post, we’re focusing on integrating AWS Cognito with a .NET 8 Blazor WebApp. This involves using .NET 8’s authentication features, such as OpenID Connect, Authentication, and JWTs. We aim to make this process straightforward, breaking it down into easy steps for better understanding.

This post is organized into three key areas:

Setting Up AWS Cognito Service: Laying the groundwork for integration.
Integrating AWS Cognito with Your .NET 8 Blazor WebApp: Step-by-step implementation.
Adding Authentication to Your Blazor WebApp Using AWS Cognito: Enhancing security and user management.

Securing Digital Identities: A Deep Dive into AWS Cognito and Its Ecosystem

March 12, 2024March 13, 2024 Daniel DonbavandLeave a comment

In our digital world, stories of password breaches and security mishaps are all too common, reminding us of the critical need for tight security. Consider these recent high-profile incidents:

LinkedIn (2012): Over 100 million email and password combinations exposed.
Ashley Madison (2015): Personal details of 32 million users leaked.
eBay (2014): Attackers accessed 145 million users’ records through employee logins.

These incidents highlight the glaring need for robust security measures. AWS Cognito emerges as a powerful tool for managing user sign-up, sign-in, and access, ensuring smooth authentication processes across platforms.