Dive deep into authorization concepts in this 52-minute podcast episode featuring Peter Fernandez from Auth0 by Okta. Explore key security topics including access control, delegated authorization, and the principle of least privilege. Gain insights into how modern frameworks handle security and receive practical advice for developing user-friendly applications that are resistant to malicious attacks. Learn about JSON Web Tokens, authorization from a developer's perspective, and the role of full-stack developers in implementing secure systems. Discover strategies for balancing user experience with security on the frontend and understand how to apply security principles in practice.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
React Conf 2024 announcement
Today’s host, guest, and topic
Delegated authorization vs. access control
Diving into Access control
Delegated authorization explained
JSON Web Token
Authorization from developer’s perspective
Authorization as a service
Balancing user experience and security on frontend
Where full-stack developers step in
Principle of least privilege
Security in practice from
Wrap-up
Name change announcement
Taught by
Callstack Engineers
