Authentication · interview question
Why does a Signature in a JWT matter in practice?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. To ensure data integrity and authenticity.
Why
The Signature in a JWT is used to ensure that the token's data has not been tampered with and verifies the token's authenticity.
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