Your Security is Our Priority
At Expense Pro, we understand that financial data is among your most sensitive information. That's why we've built our authentication system on a foundation of modern, robust security principles to ensure your account is always protected. Our entire authentication flow is designed to be both highly secure and user-friendly, giving you peace of mind from the moment you sign up.
We utilize JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for session management, an industry-standard method for securely transmitting information between parties. When you log in, our server creates a signed token that is stored securely as an HttpOnly cookie. This token is sent with every subsequent request to verify your identity, preventing unauthorized access to your data. The token has a built-in expiration, adding another layer of security by automatically logging you out after a period of inactivity.
Key Security Features:
- Password Hashing: We never store your password in plain text. All passwords are put through a strong, one-way hashing algorithm (bcrypt) before being stored in our database. This means that even in the extremely unlikely event of a database breach, your password remains unreadable and secure.
- Secure Password Reset: Our password reset process is designed to be just as secure. When you request a reset, a unique, time-sensitive token is generated and sent to your registered email address. This token can only be used once and expires quickly, preventing unauthorized password changes.
- HTTPS Everywhere: All communication between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS (Transport Layer Security), the successor to SSL. This ensures that all data, including your login credentials and financial information, is scrambled and protected from eavesdropping during transit.
- Input Validation: We rigorously validate all user inputs on both the client and server sides to protect against common web vulnerabilities like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and SQL injection.
By implementing these comprehensive security measures, Expense Pro provides a trusted environment where you can manage your finances with confidence, knowing that your personal and financial information is safeguarded by bank-grade security protocols.