Mastering MEAN Web Development Expert Full Stack JavaScript (Video 21)

This video tutorial covers securing an app by creating user models and securely storing passwords. It explains the use of JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication and demonstrates how to set up API routes for user actions like signup and login. The tutorial also discusses password hashing strategies, including the use of salt to enhance security. Finally, it shows how to implement JWT for secure user authentication and manage user sessions.

What are the potential risks of not securing user data in a web application?

Discuss the significance of using Mongoose for managing user data.

What steps are involved in creating a new user in the application?

How can token validation enhance the security of an API?