Spring Security · interview question
In a Spring Security Filter Chain, which filter is typically responsible for handling authentication?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. UsernamePasswordAuthenticationFilter
Why
The UsernamePasswordAuthenticationFilter is responsible for processing authentication requests, such as login forms, and is usually placed early in the chain to ensure that authentication is handled before other security measures.
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