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 6: Deep Down into Open Policy Authorization Layer (OPAL)
Dive into the world of advanced authorization with Gabriel Manor, Head of DevRel and Growth at Permit.io. In this episode of Authorization in Software, Damian Schenkelman engages Gabriel in a discussion on the Open Policy Authorization Layer, better known as OPAL.
Damian and Gabriel delve deep into how OPAL enables a structured and effective approach to authorization. They cover the shift from traditional Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to the more dynamic Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), highlighting the need for granular control in modern application environments.
This episode is insightful for those interested in understanding the complexities of policy-based authorization systems. It discusses the challenges and benefits of decoupling authorization policies from application code, emphasizing the importance of streamlined policy management for secure and efficient software development.