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What is the purpose of using JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) in Single Page Applications (SPAs)?

To store session data on the client side

To securely transmit authentication credentials between the client and server

To prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks

To enforce Content Security Policy (CSP)

Which strategy is recommended to prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in SPAs?

Using SameSite cookie attributes

Implementing Anti-CSRF tokens

Validating and sanitizing user input on the client side

Setting reasonable session timeouts

What does Content Security Policy (CSP) help mitigate in SPAs?

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks

Data exposure risks

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks

Session management issues

How can you handle inactivity gracefully in session management?

Set a strict SameSite attribute on cookies

Implement token expiration without a refresh mechanism

Warn users before session expiration and allow them to extend

Use HTTP-only cookies for session storage

What role does Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) play in Single Page Application (SPA) security?

Preventing Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks

Controlling access to specific resources based on user roles

Securing data transmission

Enforcing Content Security Policy (CSP)

Why is HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) important in securing data transmission for SPAs?

To enhance the user experience

To prevent session theft

To encrypt data during transit

To enforce SameSite cookie attributes

What is the purpose of implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) in SPAs?

To enhance security by adding an extra layer of verification beyond passwords

To prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks

To control access to specific resources based on user roles

To validate access tokens on the server side

How can you mitigate the risk of mixed content issues in SPAs?

Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Enforcing SameSite cookie attributes

Using HttpOnly cookies for session storage

Enforcing strict mixed content policies and using Content Security Policy (CSP)

What does the SameSite attribute on cookies aim to prevent?

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks

Data exposure risks

Session theft through client-side scripts

Why is regular security testing, including tools like SAST and DAST, crucial for SPA development?

To enforce Content Security Policy (CSP)

To identify vulnerabilities proactively during development

To control access to specific resources based on user roles

To warn users about session expiration

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