@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.

Basic use

Contributions

• Guidelines
• Join the team

Tests

run npm test from the root folder.

Contributors

See all contributors.

License

MIT