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FOLASAYO SAMUEL OLAYEMI
FOLASAYO SAMUEL OLAYEMI

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Elevate Your MongoDB Security with X.509 Authentication (Video Tutorial)

Security is not optional, especially when building applications at scale.

In this latest YouTube tutorial, we will walk you through Configuring X.509 Authentication for MongoDB Atlas, a powerful method for securing your database connections using SSL/TLS certificates instead of passwords.

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j827C_7F-fw&t=21s

In this in-depth guide, you'll learn:

  • The fundamentals of X.509 certificate-based authentication
  • How to generate, manage, and use certificates with OpenSSL
  • Step-by-step configuration of MongoDB Atlas for X.509
  • How to connect securely from Python, Node.js, and the MongoDB Shell
  • Troubleshooting tips and real-world security best practices
  • How to rotate and manage certificates for long-term security

Whether you're building enterprise systems or improving your app’s security posture, this guide is essential.

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