Authorization in Software features chats with industry subject matter experts in Authorization. Some of the covered topics are: how authorization is implemented at specific companies (e.g.: Airbnb, Slack, Github), how industry standards relate to authorization, and the history of authorization in software.Damian Schenkelman hosts Authorization in Software. Damian is the creator of the OpenFGA project and a Principal Architect on the Auth0 Lab team, where he does research and development of forward looking products. Before Auth0, Damian spent many years working for and at Microsoft on Azure, and patterns & practices related initiatives. He loves spending his spare time with family, friends and catching up on all things NBA.
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episode 4: Authorization at Workday
Join Jennifer Wong, a seasoned expert in product management and application security at Workday, as she takes us through a decade-long journey at the forefront of one of the world's leading financial and human capital management software companies. Dive into the complexities of platform solutions and the significance of reusable components, as Jennifer outlines how Workday achieves seamless interoperability, ensuring reduced time-to-value for their customers. Learn how authorization is crucial in a company that is trusted with sensitive data from global corporate giants, and how they maintain its revered industry-standard security, even as it grows through acquisitions. Learn about the nuances of their authorization capabilities, how they adapt to evolving threats, and the underlying principle of Zero Trust. If you're curious about how Workday handles user roles, permissions, and where authorization decisions are made, this episode is a must-listen.