Learn QUARKUS-SECURITY with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Practical Examples
Secure a REST API endpoint using `@RolesAllowed`
Implement JWT authentication for a microservice
Integrate with Keycloak for OAuth2 SSO
Use reactive security in a REST application
Create a custom identity provider for specialized authentication
Troubleshooting
Verify correct security extension is installed
Check JWT or OAuth2 configuration
Ensure correct annotations are applied to endpoints
Inspect logs for authentication/authorization errors
Test identity provider connectivity and credentials
Testing Guide
Write unit tests for secured services
Use integration tests with mocked or real identity providers
Test role-based access using different users
Validate JWT/OAuth2 token flows
Automate security tests in CI/CD pipeline
Deployment Options
Deploy as JVM or native binary with GraalVM
Containerize using Docker
Deploy to Kubernetes/OpenShift
Integrate with CI/CD pipelines for automated security testing
Monitor security events in production
Tools Ecosystem
Quarkus Security Core Extension
Quarkus OIDC Extension
Quarkus JWT Extension
Keycloak or other identity providers
Testing frameworks for security integration tests
Integrations
Keycloak for SSO and OAuth2
LDAP servers for identity management
JWT for stateless authentication
Custom identity providers for business-specific authentication
Microservices secured with Quarkus Security in Kubernetes or serverless platforms
Productivity Tips
Use annotations for consistent security
Leverage built-in JWT/OAuth2 support
Keep identity providers and roles centralized
Write reusable security utilities
Regularly test authentication flows in CI/CD
Challenges
Understanding reactive security propagation
Integrating external identity providers
Configuring fine-grained roles and permissions
Debugging authentication and authorization issues
Keeping security configurations consistent across microservices