Answer:
Some recommended practices:
- Use HTTP-only cookies (so JavaScript cannot read the session cookie)
- Use Secure flag (only send cookie over HTTPS)
- Use SameSite setting to mitigate CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)
- Regenerate session IDs after login (to avoid session fixation)
- Set session expiration (e.g. maxAge) or destroy on logout
- Use a robust session store (not in-memory in production)
- Limit stored data in sessions — keep minimal sensitive information
- Validate user credentials securely (e.g. hashed passwords, no plaintext)
