Implementing FIDO2/WebAuthn MFA for Serverless REST APIs with Node.js & React
Master the implementation of FIDO2/WebAuthn multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your serverless REST APIs using Node.js, integrated with a React frontend. This comprehensive course covers everything from understanding the WebAuthn standard to designing, developing, and deploying a robust, secure, and modern authentication system on a serverless platform.
Implementing FIDO2/WebAuthn MFA for Serverless REST APIs with Node.js & React
Skills you build, step by step.
Practical lessons designed to get you writing working code. Every topic builds directly on the previous one.
Comprehend the core concepts, benefits, and components of FIDO2 and WebAuthn for highly secure and phishing-resistant authentication.
Design and implement a scalable serverless architecture for handling FIDO2 MFA using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
Develop robust Node.js serverless functions for both FIDO2 credential registration (attestation) and authentication (assertion).
Integrate FIDO2 functionality into a modern React single-page application (SPA) using client-side WebAuthn APIs and libraries.
Master the process of FIDO2 challenge generation, secure credential storage, and cryptographic verification on the backend.
Who this course is made for.
Clear expectations before you begin. No unnecessary background needed to get moving with confidence.
Target Level
Suitable for advanced learners seeking hands-on build experience.
Prerequisites
- Strong understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+ features, async/await).
- Proficiency in Node.js runtime and npm/yarn package management.
- Solid experience with React.js, including hooks, context API, and component lifecycle.
- Working knowledge of REST APIs, HTTP protocols, and AJAX requests.
- Familiarity with serverless concepts and basic experience with a cloud platform (preferably AWS basics like Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB).
- Comfortable with using Git for version control and command-line interfaces.
What You Need
A computer with an internet connection, a text editor, and time for weekly practice.