# Top 3 security best practices for handling JWTs

DevFeed: [Top 3 security best practices for handling JWTs](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/top-3-security-best-practices-for-handling-jwts-8215.md>)

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Author: Liran Tal

Published: 2023-12-18T19:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

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Topics: [JSON Web Tokens](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/jwt.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Authorization](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/authorization.md>), [Authentication](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/authentication.md>), [Python](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/python.md>), [Bug Bounty](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bugbounty.md>), [Web Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/web-development.md>)

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## AI overview

This article presents three security best practices for handling JSON Web Tokens (JWTs), with practical Python examples. It explains the risks of exposing JWTs, including user impersonation and unauthorized access, and discusses secure transmission and client-side storage. It also describes how Snyk can help identify and remediate application vulnerabilities.

## Source excerpt

In this blog post, we will discuss the top three security best practices for handling JWTs. We will also provide practical examples using Python and show how Snyk can help you identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in your application.