Reading Spring Security's debug output
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In this lesson
find out why a request was rejected.
Planned topics
- Set
logging.level.org.springframework.security=DEBUGlocally only. - The log shows which filters ran and which rule matched.
- Look for "Securing GET /..." and the authorization decision.
- Never leave debug logging on in production; it can expose request details.
- Check rule order first when behavior surprises you.
Draft outline details
Demonstration
a short log excerpt with "Securing POST /api/products" followed by "Access Denied".
Check your understanding
Where should debug security logging be enabled?
Show answer
Only in local development.
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