Spring Security Filter Architecture

Spring Security is implemented as a chain of Servlet Filters. Every HTTP request passes through this chain before reaching any controller. Each filter has a specific responsibility: token extraction, authentication, authorization, CSRF protection, session management, and so on. Understanding the chain explains why security works the way it does and how to extend it.

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