Better Auth Best Practices

What it does

This skill provides guidance on implementing secure authentication practices. It focuses on best practices for protecting user credentials and systems from unauthorized access, covering topics like password storage, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and session management. The goal is to enhance the overall security posture of applications and services by adhering to industry-standard recommendations.

When to use it

• Designing a new application: Integrate these best practices during the initial development phase to build secure foundations from the start.
• Auditing existing authentication systems: Identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement in current authentication workflows.
• Responding to security incidents: Implement recommended measures after a breach or suspected compromise to prevent recurrence.
• Improving developer training: Educate developers on secure coding practices related to authentication.

Key capabilities

• Password storage best practices
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation guidance
• Secure session management techniques
• Industry standard recommendations for authentication security

Example prompts

• "What are the best ways to securely store user passwords?"
• "How can I implement multi-factor authentication in my application?"
• "Give me a checklist of secure session management practices."

Tips & gotchas

This skill assumes some basic understanding of web development and security concepts. While it provides guidance, implementing these recommendations may require adjustments based on the specific technology stack and environment.