Vibe Coding: Authentication, Security, and Privacy
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT – 12:00 PM PDT
Virtual event
Hosted by Founder Guide
Before real people use your app, they need to be able to log in. And you need to make sure their data is safe. This session covers authentication (letting users create accounts and sign in), security basics (not accidentally leaving the door open), and privacy essentials (handling user data responsibly). This is the session that protects you from the embarrassing and potentially expensive mistakes that non-technical builders make when they skip straight to deployment. What You Will Learn • Authentication options. Email/password, social login (Google, GitHub), and magic links. Which approach fits your product and how to implement each one. • User sessions. How to keep users logged in and control what they can see and do based on their role. • Security fundamentals. How to avoid the most common mistakes: exposed API keys, unprotected routes, and data that anyone can access. • Privacy basics. What you need to know about handling user data, including what to collect, what not to collect, and how to store it responsibly. • Environment variables. How to keep your secrets (API keys, database credentials) out of your code and out of public view. What You Will Walk Away With • A working authentication system in your project (users can sign up and log in). • A security checklist you can run through before sharing your app with anyone. • Peace of mind that you are not accidentally exposing user data. Prerequisites This session assumes you have some experience building with AI coding tools. You will get the most out of it if: • You have a working project with at least basic functionality. • Helpful: experience with databases (Session 5) since authentication involves storing user information. What to Bring • A laptop with a browser (all tools we use are web-based) • A project you are working on or want to start • Your project in its current state Part of the From Prototype to Product Series This is Session 1 of 10 in the Vibe Coding: From Prototype to Product workshop series. Each session stands alone, but the full series is designed as a progression from first build to finished product. Full series ticket holders get access to all 10 sessions, weekly lab sessions for live troubleshooting, recordings of every session, and Founder Guide community access. Full series: $480 (10 sessions for the price of 8). Visit the series page for details. Already have a series ticket? Enter your promo code at checkout to register for free. About the Facilitator Todd Bashor is the founder of Founder Guide and has 25 years of experience building and scaling software products at ServiceNow, FICO, and Intuit. He co-founded NewRocket in 2017 and led it through hypergrowth to acquisition in 2022. He now works with early-stage founders on product validation, traction, and go-to-market strategy. Todd has been coding with AI for over two years and has mentored multiple non-technical founders through building their first MVPs with vibe coding tools.