Demystifying Authentication in ASP.NET Core

Explore the intricacies of authentication in ASP.NET Core through this comprehensive 49-minute conference talk from NDC Copenhagen 2025. Dive deep into the fundamental concepts that make authentication work in ASP.NET Core, including schemas, handlers, ClaimsPrincipal, claims, challenges, and session cookies. Learn how these various components interact and function together in a practical, hands-on examination of ASP.NET Core's authentication system. Gain clarity on what can often be a complex and multi-faceted topic, with detailed explanations that demystify the authentication process and provide you with a solid understanding of how authentication actually operates within the ASP.NET Core framework.