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User permissions (authorizations and authentication) are an indisputable aspect of most systems’ essential operation, and they demand careful consideration in terms of design, structure, and construction. As software engineers, products like Okta and Auth0 come to mind as tools for navigating user authentications, and then you investigate different authorization policies and models depending on the Infrastructure you want to use, of which ABAC, RABC, LDAP, or SAML (single sign-on authentication) are just a few examples. Understanding Authorizations and Authentications and why you should care Authorization is the process of giving someone the ability to access a piece of information. Authorization rules are part of the Identity and Access Management group in computing, and we can simply define it as the identification of system managers to control and validate users who have access to system resources and set client privileges. While User authentication is a security process that prevents unauthorized users from accessing your device or network, It’s a login procedure where an application requests personalized passwords to give you authorized access to it. If a user lacks the proper login rights to the network, their authentication fails. There is almost no doubt that authorization, as overlooked as it is, is one of the most complicated to get right and a possible future threat if not done correctly since minor errors or misconfiguration might result in millions of user records being exposed. While researching the best options for properly navigating user permissions without having to worry about the problems that come with it, one product stood out as the central focus of this article. is an open-source decoupled access control for your software making user permissions and authorization simple to implement and manage. Cerbos With cerbos, user permissions become a plug-in solution and you do not have to build from scratch or worry about exposing user details as cerbos provides you with a Low-code, human-readable configuration and goes way beyond basic role-based-access-control with context-aware role definitions and attributes and you can get it implemented and running in minutes. A typical code without Cerbos: if user.email.endswitch("@samuelakinosho.com") or (
    "developers" in user.groups and user.company.package == "allowance"
):
    if user.region == resource.region:
        audit_log.record(Audit.ALLOWED, "edit", user, resource)
    else:
        audit_log.record(Audit.DENIED, "edit", user, resource)
    else:
        audit_log.record(Audit.DENIED, "edit", user, resource) With Cerbos: if cerbos_client.is_allowed("edit", user, resource)
#Access granted How Cerbos Works So let’s start with the basics of this diagram, which shows how your application would interact with Cerbos. When a user performs an action, the application layer unbundles that request to determine who is attempting to perform what action and on which resource or object. The application layer then unbundles these two data points further. The first is the user’s identity, which could include things like the groups the user is a part of or the departments and or geographies it belongs to; the second is the resource or object that is being accessed or mutated; the application knows what state that object is in and any additional information about its attributes at this point in order to make a decision whether or not that activity should be permitted. Traditionally, you would construct an if then else block that implements a conditional branch depending on all of the preceding bits of information we discussed. Cerbos decouples and centralizes that logic out of your application code, as seen in this figure. The call to the SDK would provide information about the user action and the resource, and it would ask Cerbos to decide whether or not that action should be allowed. The SDK interacts with the servos instance running within your environment via the rest API or GRPC based on the policies defined. The application that uses the Cerbos SDK would implement a very simple API for two different courses one for action allowed and another for action denied. This way, you would not have to change your application code when the rules of what should be allowed change. Installing and using the Cerbos API To install cerbos using Docker (run from a container): docker run --rm --name cerbos -p 3592:3592 ghcr.io/cerbos/cerbos:0.17.0 You should see something like this: Creating a directory for the policies and config files mkdir -p cerbos-quickstart/policies Creating a config file policies
cat > cerbos-quickstart/conf.yaml <<EOF
server:
 httpListenAddr: “:3592”
 storage:
 driver: “disk”
 disk:
 directory: /quickstart/policies
 watchForChanges: true
EOF Launching the container with the config files docker run — rm — name cerbos -d -v $(pwd)/cerbos-quickstart:/quickstart -p 3592:3592 ghcr.io/cerbos/cerbos:0.17.0 server — config=/quickstart/conf.yaml You can view the latest API documentation from a running Cerbos instance by running: docker run --rm --name cerbos -p 3592:3592 -p 3593:3593 ghcr.io/cerbos/cerbos:0.17.0 or you can easily navigate to using your browser. http://localhost:3592/ Demo Implementation To test out the Cerbos practical Demo, you can begin by cloning any of these examples depending on your preferred languages: Application (Python) GraphQL Service (NodeJS) REST Service (Go) We would use the and the following calls in the application to query the Cerbos PDP and make policy decisions. To get started, you can use the Cerbos PDP hosted demo instance. Application (Python) Note: If you’re deploying for production use cases, a self-hosted instance should be deployed for security and latency reasons. Cerbos PDP Instance: https://demo-pdp.cerbos.cloud To install the Cerbos NPM package npm i @cerbos/sdk // or yarn add @cerbos/sdk Configuring the Cerbos Client Then wherever is needed in the business logic, you can call Cerbos to check the authorization. Alternatively, you can watch this video tutorial to see Cerbos policies in action. https://www.loom.com/share/0425d8a075804d528185ad2ba30817b3 Conclusion: In this article, I discussed the issues with building user permissions from scratch and how Cerbos can assist developers to replace complicated, hardcoded permissions logic with a simple API request. I also gave code snippets for running Cerbos, integrating the APIs, and seeing Cerbos policies in action. Also Published Here

Using Cerbos to Navigate User Permissions

After months of passionate nominations, fierce voting, and unmatched community energy, the results for Startups of The Year 2024 are officially in. With over 150,000 startups nominated and more than 4 million votes cast, this has been our most explosive year yet — with the Cybersecurity industry among the most competitive categories. 150,000 startups 4 million votes cast As cloud computing and IoT continue to expand, so do the risks. Startups have risen to the challenge, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in network security, endpoint protection, IAM, and SOCs. These innovators aren't just building tools — they're redefining digital defense for a new era. network security endpoint protection IAM SOCs So without further ado, let’s spotlight the Cybersecurity startups of 2024! Cybersecurity startups of 2024! 🏆 Key Stats Let’s start out with some general stats for all of you technical folks. Total Startups Participated: 5,682
Sub Industries Represented: 7
Total Votes Gathered: 1,900,000
Winning Startups: 7 Total Startups Participated: 5,682 Total Startups Participated: Sub Industries Represented: 7 Sub Industries Represented: Total Votes Gathered: 1,900,000 Total Votes Gathered: Winning Startups: 7 Winning Startups: To explore winning top startups in other industries or cities, head over to startups.hackernoon.com and use the search bar — the name at the top of each list is the winner.


You may also check out the full list of nominated startups in the Cybersecurity Industry HERE.



Stay tuned for our Startups of The Year Winner Announcement Series, where we’ll be highlighting the top startups across various regions and industries. To explore winning top startups in other industries or cities, head over to startups.hackernoon.com and use the search bar — the name at the top of each list is the winner.


You may also check out the full list of nominated startups in the Cybersecurity Industry HERE. To explore winning top startups in other industries or cities, head over to startups.hackernoon.com and use the search bar — the name at the top of each list is the winner. To explore winning top startups in other industries or cities, head over to startups.hackernoon.com and use the search bar — the name at the top of each list is the winner. startups.hackernoon.com You may also check out the full list of nominated startups in the Cybersecurity Industry HERE. You may also check out the full list of nominated startups in the Cybersecurity Industry HERE. HERE. HERE Stay tuned for our Startups of The Year Winner Announcement Series, where we’ll be highlighting the top startups across various regions and industries. Stay tuned for our Startups of The Year Winner Announcement Series, where we’ll be highlighting the top startups across various regions and industries. Startups of The Year Winner Announcement Series Here are all the 2024 Startups of The Year winners for Cybersecurity!! Cybersecurity Data Privacy And Compliance (735.2k total votes, 2k startups) Data Privacy And Compliance WINNER: Accredify WINNER: Accredify Accredify SECUREU
Sprinto SECUREU SECUREU Sprinto Sprinto Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Peris.ai - Cybersecurity
Didit
SharePass
AI Verse
Encryptecl Cyber Guards
Integritee
cheqd.io Peris.ai - Cybersecurity Peris.ai - Cybersecurity Didit Didit SharePass SharePass AI Verse AI Verse Encryptecl Cyber Guards Encryptecl Cyber Guards Integritee Integritee cheqd.io cheqd.io Cybersecurity Services And Products (725.7k total votes, 1.3k startups) Cybersecurity Services And Products WINNER: SECUREU WINNER: SECUREU SECUREU Sprinto
Peris.ai - Cybersecurity Sprinto Sprinto Peris.ai - Cybersecurity Peris.ai - Cybersecurity Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: SharePass
Encryptecl Cyber Guards
Integritee
CodeNekt
Pan Galactic Developments Ltd
Sage Serv Forensic Labs Limited
SGNL SharePass SharePass Encryptecl Cyber Guards Encryptecl Cyber Guards Integritee Integritee CodeNekt CodeNekt Pan Galactic Developments Ltd Pan Galactic Developments Ltd Sage Serv Forensic Labs Limited Sage Serv Forensic Labs Limited SGNL SGNL Network Security (353.7k total votes, 1.7k startups) Network Security WINNER: Sage Serv Forensic Labs Limited WINNER: Sage Serv Forensic Labs Limited Sage Serv Forensic Labs Limited SECUREU
Peris.ai - Cybersecurity SECUREU SECUREU Peris.ai - Cybersecurity Peris.ai - Cybersecurity Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: autobotAI
Encryptecl Cyber Guards
QOD Information Technology
Celona
CleverChain
PriorityZero
Cywer Learning autobotAI autobotAI Encryptecl Cyber Guards Encryptecl Cyber Guards QOD Information Technology QOD Information Technology Celona Celona CleverChain CleverChain PriorityZero PriorityZero Cywer Learning Cywer Learning Threat Intelligence (58.1k total votes, 484 startups) Threat Intelligence WINNER: autobotAI - SecOps Automation WINNER: autobotAI - SecOps Automation autobotAI - SecOps Automation Nexustorage
Goldilock Nexustorage Nexustorage Goldilock Goldilock Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Hunt & Hackett
CleverChain
Apate.AI
Krishi Shwapno
Alethea
SEMA Telecom
Academy Security Group Hunt & Hackett Hunt & Hackett CleverChain CleverChain Apate.AI Apate.AI Krishi Shwapno Krishi Shwapno Alethea Alethea SEMA Telecom SEMA Telecom Academy Security Group Academy Security Group Access Control (698 total votes, 34 startups) Access Control WINNER: Cerbos WINNER: Cerbos Cerbos SGNL
AVADA Group Limited SGNL SGNL AVADA Group Limited AVADA Group Limited Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: Transart Technologies Pvt Ltd
CoreBridge Solutions
Tierra Automation
CN Solutions
Yellowbox
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (IoT solutions)
LogicLens Solutions Private Limited Transart Technologies Pvt Ltd Transart Technologies Pvt Ltd CoreBridge Solutions CoreBridge Solutions Tierra Automation Tierra Automation CN Solutions CN Solutions Yellowbox Yellowbox ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (IoT solutions) ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (IoT solutions) LogicLens Solutions Private Limited LogicLens Solutions Private Limited Location Services (72 total votes, 52 startups) Location Services WINNER: Charitism WINNER: Charitism Charitism AVADA Group Limited
Echo Analytics AVADA Group Limited AVADA Group Limited Echo Analytics Echo Analytics Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: YoloBus, an EaseMyTrip.com Company
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
GRAM
Sator Grove Holdings
Mesa Quantum
Aheesa Digital Innovations Private Limited
Supply Change Capital YoloBus, an EaseMyTrip.com Company YoloBus, an EaseMyTrip.com Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora GRAM GRAM Sator Grove Holdings Sator Grove Holdings Mesa Quantum Mesa Quantum Aheesa Digital Innovations Private Limited Aheesa Digital Innovations Private Limited Supply Change Capital Supply Change Capital Vpn (25 total votes, 11 startups) Vpn WINNER: Super Unlimited Inc. WINNER: Super Unlimited Inc. Super Unlimited Inc. AVADA Group Limited
Township Technology AVADA Group Limited AVADA Group Limited Township Technology Township Technology Honorable Mentions: Honorable Mentions: INNOVATIVE CONNECTING PTE. LIMITED
BITCHIEF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Everlast Networks
unifyr
CopCoder
IDEXIAL TECHNOLOGIES
MikroTik Ghana INNOVATIVE CONNECTING PTE. LIMITED INNOVATIVE CONNECTING PTE. LIMITED BITCHIEF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED BITCHIEF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Everlast Networks Everlast Networks unifyr unifyr CopCoder CopCoder IDEXIAL TECHNOLOGIES IDEXIAL TECHNOLOGIES MikroTik Ghana MikroTik Ghana Congratulations to you all! We will contact you with details on how to claim your winnings! Congratulations to you all! We will contact you with details on how to claim your winnings! Congratulations to you all! We will contact you with details on how to claim your winnings! See the global regional announcements here.
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Startups of The Year 2024 Winners: Cybersecurity

Стартовете на годината 2024 - победители в киберсигурността

Startupovi godine 2024 Pobjednici: Kibersigurnost

Les startups guanyadores de l'any 2024: ciberseguretat

Vinderne af Årets Startups 2024: Cybersikkerhed

Las startups del año 2024 ganadoras: ciberseguridad

Les startups gagnantes de l’année 2024 : cybersécurité

Le start-up dell'anno 2024 vincitori: Cybersecurity

Startups of the Year 2024 Winners: サイバーセキュリティ

2024 жылға дейін Startups: Cybersecurity

Startups of the Year 2024 Победници: Киберсигурност

Startup Tahun 2024 Pemenang: Keselamatan Siber

Startups of the Year 2024 Vinnare: Cybersecurity

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In the modern age of development, having an efficient developer workflow plays a huge role in shipping quality software as fast as possible. Open source is a valuable resource with tons of projects that are supported by the community and allows us to better tailor the solutions for our particular needs. In this article, I decided to manually handpick 16 of my favorite open-source projects that can boost your development workflow and allow you to save time. From testing environments, and auth solutions to robust analytics, database managers, and deployment solutions, I hope that these tools will improve your craft. I also added direct links, descriptions, and previews of each project so that you can get an idea about them right away while reading the article. 1. Firecamp Firecamp is a cross-platform API development tool. It puts REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket API testing into one interface. This allows you to test and debug in a single application, reducing wasted time on context switches between different tools. 2. Budibase Budibase is an open-source, low-code platform for building powerful and effective internal tools and business apps. It enables rapid application development, reduces manual coding, and can be integrated with many popular databases/services. 3. Hanko Hanko is an open-source auth solution for creating passwordless logins with passkeys and passcodes. It produces a secure yet easy-to-implement system for authentication, reducing complexity and time spent managing user authentications. 4. Cerbos Cerbos is a policy-based access control system that makes it easy for developers to manage user permissions. It decouples the access control logic from the application code, which provides flexibility in managing authorization rules. 5. Primo Primo is a visual CMS for static sites that allows developers to edit the content of the sites you are building on the go. It is also integrated with an intuitive visual editor to give the best developer experience with an instant preview. 6. Typebot Typebot is a platform to create chatbots in a no-code interface. You can further embed them anywhere on your web/mobile apps, and collect results in real-time to help in user support. 7. Mermaid Mermaid is a diagramming tool using JavaScript that takes the textual definition of diagrams and charts and draws them. It allows users to visually create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and classes, among others, in a dynamic way in either a browser or markdown files. 8. Flipt Flipt is an enterprise-ready, GitOps-enabled, CloudNative system for managing the feature roadmap of your applications. It allows gradual rollout, A/B testing, and experimentation to follow DevOps best practices and separate releases from deployments. 9. SigNoz SigNoz is a free-to-use observability platform with out-of-the-box metrics, logs, and traces for troubleshooting. This provides an easy-to-use interface and detailed overview for real-time diagnosis of performance issues and application optimization. 10. Plausible Plausible Analytics is an open-source web analytics tool that extensively focuses on privacy and is considered easier to use than Google Analytics. It provides clear and actionable insights without unnecessary bloat and clutter, making it easier for the developers to monitor performance on the website. 11. Supabase Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase. It can also serve as a backend-as-a-service, providing real-time databases, authentication, and storage. It allows developers to quickly develop and scale their applications with minimal setup while utilizing tools they already know. 12. Prisma Prisma is an open-source object-relational mapping tool that provides easier database access for Node.js and TypeScript applications. It provides type-safe database queries, automated migrations, and a rich data model, leading to more efficient and error-free database management. 13. Beekeeper Beekeeper Studio is a modern, open-source SQL editor and DB manager. It provides an interface to write queries, manage the databases, and visualize your data for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, and more. 14. Coolify Coolify is an open-source, self-hosted Heroku / Netlify / Vercel alternative for the deployment and management of web apps and databases. It helps you manage your servers, applications, and databases on your own hardware; you only need an SSH connection. 15. Jest Jest is a fast and safe JavaScript testing framework with a focus on simplicity. It comes with an easy-to-use test environment with lots of features to enhance performance, like snapshot testing or parallelization. 16. Oh My Zsh Oh My Zsh is a community-driven framework for managing your Zsh configuration. It is equipped with a number of helpful plugins and themes, which extend the terminal with customizability with little effort. Did you like the resources? Here is more 👇 Join 6000+ others to receive the best DEV resources, tools, productivity tips, and career growth advice I discover by subscribing to my newsletter! Also, connect with me on Twitter, LinkedIn, and GitHub! Writing has always been my passion and it gives me pleasure to help and inspire people. If you want to get featured or partner up, feel free to get in touch! In the modern age of development, having an efficient developer workflow plays a huge role in shipping quality software as fast as possible. Open source is a valuable resource with tons of projects that are supported by the community and allows us to better tailor the solutions for our particular needs. In this article, I decided to manually handpick 16 of my favorite open-source projects that can boost your development workflow and allow you to save time. From testing environments, and auth solutions to robust analytics, database managers, and deployment solutions, I hope that these tools will improve your craft. I also added direct links, descriptions, and previews of each project so that you can get an idea about them right away while reading the article. 1. Firecamp Firecamp Firecamp is a cross-platform API development tool. It puts REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket API testing into one interface. This allows you to test and debug in a single application, reducing wasted time on context switches between different tools. 2. Budibase Budibase Budibase is an open-source, low-code platform for building powerful and effective internal tools and business apps. It enables rapid application development, reduces manual coding, and can be integrated with many popular databases/services. 3. Hanko Hanko Hanko is an open-source auth solution for creating passwordless logins with passkeys and passcodes. It produces a secure yet easy-to-implement system for authentication, reducing complexity and time spent managing user authentications. 4. Cerbos Cerbos Cerbos is a policy-based access control system that makes it easy for developers to manage user permissions. It decouples the access control logic from the application code, which provides flexibility in managing authorization rules. 5. Primo Primo Primo is a visual CMS for static sites that allows developers to edit the content of the sites you are building on the go. It is also integrated with an intuitive visual editor to give the best developer experience with an instant preview. 6. Typebot Typebot Typebot is a platform to create chatbots in a no-code interface. You can further embed them anywhere on your web/mobile apps, and collect results in real-time to help in user support. 7. Mermaid Mermaid Mermaid is a diagramming tool using JavaScript that takes the textual definition of diagrams and charts and draws them. It allows users to visually create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and classes, among others, in a dynamic way in either a browser or markdown files. 8. Flipt Flipt Flipt is an enterprise-ready, GitOps-enabled, CloudNative system for managing the feature roadmap of your applications. It allows gradual rollout, A/B testing, and experimentation to follow DevOps best practices and separate releases from deployments. 9. SigNoz SigNoz SigNoz is a free-to-use observability platform with out-of-the-box metrics, logs, and traces for troubleshooting. This provides an easy-to-use interface and detailed overview for real-time diagnosis of performance issues and application optimization. 10. Plausible Plausible Plausible Analytics is an open-source web analytics tool that extensively focuses on privacy and is considered easier to use than Google Analytics. It provides clear and actionable insights without unnecessary bloat and clutter, making it easier for the developers to monitor performance on the website. 11. Supabase Supabase Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase. It can also serve as a backend-as-a-service, providing real-time databases, authentication, and storage. It allows developers to quickly develop and scale their applications with minimal setup while utilizing tools they already know. 12. Prisma Prisma Prisma is an open-source object-relational mapping tool that provides easier database access for Node.js and TypeScript applications. It provides type-safe database queries, automated migrations, and a rich data model, leading to more efficient and error-free database management. 13. Beekeeper Beekeeper Beekeeper Studio is a modern, open-source SQL editor and DB manager. It provides an interface to write queries, manage the databases, and visualize your data for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, and more. 14. Coolify Coolify Coolify is an open-source, self-hosted Heroku / Netlify / Vercel alternative for the deployment and management of web apps and databases. It helps you manage your servers, applications, and databases on your own hardware; you only need an SSH connection. 15. Jest Jest Jest is a fast and safe JavaScript testing framework with a focus on simplicity. It comes with an easy-to-use test environment with lots of features to enhance performance, like snapshot testing or parallelization. 16. Oh My Zsh Oh My Zsh Oh My Zsh is a community-driven framework for managing your Zsh configuration. It is equipped with a number of helpful plugins and themes, which extend the terminal with customizability with little effort. Did you like the resources? Here is more 👇 Did you like the resources? 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16 Handpicked Open-Source Projects to Improve Your Developer Workflow

Hey friends 👋 Auth0 and its parent company, Okta, are what developers think of when managing and authorization. Both do, , a great job at implementing secure access for our favorite apps! user authentication in general They are also the tools to help us work with the temperamental 0Auth2. 😅 Though this option deserves to be considered, many decent alternatives are on the market. In the open-source world, we are particularly excited about the below 5 alternatives! Let's dive straight into it 👇 Ory Ory is a big name in the industry. It maintains advanced open-source security software solving authentication, authorization, access control, application network security, and delegation. Ory Kratos is an open-source repository that is Auth0-like. It focuses on the identity, user management, and authentication system for the Cloud. The main features you can expect are: Registration, login, and account management flows for passkeys, biometric authentication, social sign-in, SSO, and multi-factor authentication Pre-built login, registration, and account management pages and components OAuth2 and OpenID Connect provider for single sign-on, API access, and machine-to-machine authorization Low-latency permission checks based on Google's Zanzibar model and with built-in support for the Ory Permission Language Hanko Hanko is an elegant project focused on an open-source authentication and user management solution. Their approach focuses on moving the login beyond passwords. Passkeys are the future, and this was well articulated in the blog post , an article written by Google. The Beginning of the End of the Password Since passkeys were announced only very recently, the ecosystem of devices, browsers, and operating systems is getting ready to move beyond passwords. Hanko has been preparing for this shift, and as of present, it provides: Fast integration with Hanko Elements web components (login box and user profile) API-first, small footprint, cloud-native Availability for self-hosting and on Hanko Cloud. The easiest way to get started with hank is with docker-compose: 1️⃣ Clone this repository: git clone https://github.com/teamhanko/hanko.git 2️⃣ In the newly created hanko folder, run: docker compose -f deploy/docker-compose/quickstart.yaml -p "hanko-quickstart" up --build 3️⃣ After the services are running, the login page can be viewed at . To receive emails without your own SMTP server, Hanko added mailslurper which will be available at . localhost:8888 localhost:8080 Cerbos Cerbos is an authorization layer. It enables you to define context-aware access control rules for your application resources in YAML policies, which are managed and deployed via your Git-ops infrastructure. You can set up a self-hosted Cerbos Policy Decision Point. With Cerbos you can: Define authorization logic in a collaborative IDE and testing environment Collaborate with colleagues to author and share policies in private playgrounds Deploy with a fully hosted CI/CD pipeline Build special policy bundles for client-side or in-browser authorization Here is how Cerbos works with your application (a more advanced explanation can also be found ): 👇 here To try out Cerbos, you can get started with their very fun . 😉 Cerbforce tutorial Zitadel Zitadel is an open-source user management tool that is quickly set up like Auth0. Zitadel is built with a complex multi-tenancy architecture in mind, and it provides solutions to handle B2B customers and partners. Zitadel is built with the following structure in mind: API-first approach Multi-tenancy authentication and access management Strong audit trail due to event sourcing as a storage pattern Actions to react to events with custom code Self-service for end-users, business customers, and administrators CockroachDB or a Postgres database as a storage option You should consider Zitadel if you are interested in leveraging the below features: Multi-tenancy with team management Secure Login Self-service OpenID Connect OAuth2.x SAML2 LDAP Passkeys / FIDO2 OTP If the information above makes you think Zitadel is a good fit for you, you can get started by checking out their guide . here SuperTokens SuperTokens is another open-source authentication solution. The main features you can find on the platform are the following: Various login types: Email/password, Passwordless (OTP or Magic link-based), Social / OAuth 2.0 Access control Session management User management Self-hosted/managed cloud Their architecture is unique because your backend API layer would sit in the middle of your front end and SuperTokens'. This enables easy customizations to the auth logic and allows for a secure session solution. To start with SuperTokens, you can use their practical guide to pick the login type you want and get started . here That's it for this one. ☝️ As you have learned in this article, there are many exciting alternatives to Auth0. You should look into each alternative and determine what service best suits your current or future needs. In the meantime, I invite you to consider supporting these projects by starring them. ⭐️ (We are not affiliated with them. We just think that great projects deserve great recognition.) 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Bridging Business Goals with Technical Execution as a CTO Alex Olivier, Product Lead at Cerbos How do CTOs and Development Leads align the diverging worlds of business strategy and technical development? In today's complex business environment, your role as a CTO transcends simple code management; you are tasked with selecting the proper tools and methodologies, enhancing Developer Experience (DX) - a concept focusing on the ease with which developers can work with tools or platforms, and ensuring that the technical roadmap complements business objectives. Here are a few things to consider to ensure a successful alignment between the technological landscape and the business goals. Align Development with Business Goals The first step in ensuring seamless collaboration between business and development is identifying and understanding the common goals. One of the most illustrative examples of this collaboration is the process of implementing authorization in an application. In this case, the rules, policies, and controls defined in business terms must be translated into application code, requiring solid tooling to cover all scenarios and edge cases. The translation from prose to application logic is more than a technical exercise; it fosters a streamlined process that aligns with business goals. This alignment becomes critical in complex areas like authorization, where understanding who can do what under which conditions needs to be abstracted from the core application and presented in a format mirroring the business language. Ideally, this allows non-technical stakeholders to comprehend these policies, bridging the gap between the business and engineering sides. Choose the Right Tools for the Job Development teams must be equipped not only with the right tools to translate their tasks into action but also with the means to align their work with the overarching goals of the business. Policy-rather-than-Code workflows play an essential role in this alignment, creating a seamless collaboration between business and development. These tools don't just facilitate development; they bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy by keeping business logic separate from application code meaning in a format that doesn’t require understanding the language a system is written in. A good example of this is defining authorization logic as policy rather than hardcoding it into the codebase. These policies are easier to read than complex if-else/case-switch style application code and can easily model the translated business requirements through a clear schema and structure. The success of this alignment doesn't stop at just this abstraction layer. Any processes implemented should be embedded into the full software development lifecycle and include tooling, which guarantees the integrity and effectiveness of the development process. Automated Testing Frameworks emulate various principles to verify processes such as authorization decisions align with expectations, much like CI/CD pipeline models, which consist of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment. These practices automate the merging, testing, and deployment of code, ensuring frequent and reliable delivery. Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) further support this alignment by providing developers with feedback and autocomplete functionality for configuration files, policies, and tests, thus enhancing developer confidence and speeding up logic iteration. These tools form a comprehensive toolkit that ensures continuous alignment with business needs, demonstrating that the right tools are not just about doing the job; they're about creating a cohesive language and standard across the business. Balance the Learning Curve with Long-term Benefits With all configuration-over-code approaches - such as authorization policy - and automated testing, there is a learning curve. However, robust support and tutorials are vital. The initial ramp-up may be challenging, but the long-term benefits are substantial. Shifting to a policy-based authorization workflow, supported by solid testing and tooling, will pay off as changes in authorization rules or application architecture are inevitable. The investment in learning these methods and tools will prove worthwhile, enhancing overall DX and ensuring applications' resilience and adaptability. Ensuring that your development team is equipped with the right tools is a strategic decision that requires a profound understanding of both the technical and business landscapes. By adopting methods like configuration-over-code approaches and automated testing and considering the learning curve against long-term benefits, CTOs and Development Leadscan bridge the gap between business and technology. The result is a more cohesive, agile, and responsive development process that resonates with the company's overarching objectives, ensuring applications are adaptable in today's fast-moving product development lifecycles. The future belongs to those who can speak the common language of business and technology, using the right tools to turn visions into realities. Bridging Business Goals with Technical Execution as a CTO Bridging Business Goals with Technical Execution as a CTO Alex Olivier, Product Lead at Cerbos Alex Olivier, Product Lead at Cerbos Alex Olivier, Product Lead at Cerbos How do CTOs and Development Leads align the diverging worlds of business strategy and technical development? In today's complex business environment, your role as a CTO transcends simple code management; you are tasked with selecting the proper tools and methodologies, enhancing Developer Experience (DX) - a concept focusing on the ease with which developers can work with tools or platforms, and ensuring that the technical roadmap complements business objectives. Developer Experience (DX) Here are a few things to consider to ensure a successful alignment between the technological landscape and the business goals. Align Development with Business Goals Align Development with Business Goals The first step in ensuring seamless collaboration between business and development is identifying and understanding the common goals. One of the most illustrative examples of this collaboration is the process of implementing authorization in an application. In this case, the rules, policies, and controls defined in business terms must be translated into application code, requiring solid tooling to cover all scenarios and edge cases. implementing authorization The translation from prose to application logic is more than a technical exercise; it fosters a streamlined process that aligns with business goals. This alignment becomes critical in complex areas like authorization, where understanding who can do what under which conditions needs to be abstracted from the core application and presented in a format mirroring the business language. Ideally, this allows non-technical stakeholders to comprehend these policies, bridging the gap between the business and engineering sides. Choose the Right Tools for the Job Choose the Right Tools for the Job Development teams must be equipped not only with the right tools to translate their tasks into action but also with the means to align their work with the overarching goals of the business. Policy-rather-than-Code workflows play an essential role in this alignment, creating a seamless collaboration between business and development. These tools don't just facilitate development; they bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy by keeping business logic separate from application code meaning in a format that doesn’t require understanding the language a system is written in. Policy-rather-than-Code A good example of this is defining authorization logic as policy rather than hardcoding it into the codebase. These policies are easier to read than complex if-else/case-switch style application code and can easily model the translated business requirements through a clear schema and structure. The success of this alignment doesn't stop at just this abstraction layer. Any processes implemented should be embedded into the full software development lifecycle and include tooling, which guarantees the integrity and effectiveness of the development process. Automated Testing Frameworks emulate various principles to verify processes such as authorization decisions align with expectations, much like CI/CD pipeline models , which consist of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment. Automated Testing Frameworks CI/CD pipeline models These practices automate the merging, testing, and deployment of code, ensuring frequent and reliable delivery. Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) further support this alignment by providing developers with feedback and autocomplete functionality for configuration files, policies, and tests, thus enhancing developer confidence and speeding up logic iteration. These tools form a comprehensive toolkit that ensures continuous alignment with business needs, demonstrating that the right tools are not just about doing the job; they're about creating a cohesive language and standard across the business. Integrated Development Environments Balance the Learning Curve with Long-term Benefits Balance the Learning Curve with Long-term Benefits With all configuration-over-code approaches - such as authorization policy - and automated testing, there is a learning curve. However, robust support and tutorials are vital. The initial ramp-up may be challenging, but the long-term benefits are substantial. Shifting to a policy-based authorization workflow, supported by solid testing and tooling , will pay off as changes in authorization rules or application architecture are inevitable. The investment in learning these methods and tools will prove worthwhile, enhancing overall DX and ensuring applications' resilience and adaptability. solid testing and tooling Ensuring that your development team is equipped with the right tools is a strategic decision that requires a profound understanding of both the technical and business landscapes. By adopting methods like configuration-over-code approaches and automated testing and considering the learning curve against long-term benefits, CTOs and Development Leads can bridge the gap between business and technology. The result is a more cohesive, agile, and responsive development process that resonates with the company's overarching objectives, ensuring applications are adaptable in today's fast-moving product development lifecycles. The future belongs to those who can speak the common language of business and technology, using the right tools to turn visions into realities. Development Leads

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Authorization is a crucial pain point software developers inevitably encounter when designing software. As much as it needs to be custom to every application, it also needs to be easily scalable and secure. For the uninitiated, authorization is the mechanism for checking what a user is allowed to do — anything from the pages you’re allowed to see, to the data that you are allowed interact with. Without proper authorization, an application can become vulnerable to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats. Typically, stateful authorization, a system where permissions are granted based on stored information about a user's past actions or status, is utilized by development teams. These are often built by hand, ad-hoc and don’t take into account future scalability. Stateless security Yet as the number of application users balloons, the possibility of state desynchronization increases. That could result in possible leaks of sensitive information, users denied access or access enabled based on incorrect data. This is where stateless authorization comes into play. Companies like Cerbos provide an API for an authorization layer that relies on contextual information in a user request and is self-contained; meaning that any server can process them without drawing on stored user and application data. That makes it not only secure but also scalable, increasing application performance across the board. That’s what staff engineer at youth culture ecommerce platform NTWRK Steve High found when he opted for Cerbos, commenting that “if you imagine 10,000 people trying to buy the same instance of a physical product on our platform at the same time, that's what we have to deal with. Using Cerbos as a sidecar, we’ve been able to get permissions-checking latency down to microseconds… in turn, NTWRK is able to provide a great user experience to our customers, both internal and external.” In stateless authorization, each request is evaluated independently without having to interact with a database, bumping up performance in applications. No longer bogged down by expensive database queries, stateless authorization can handle large volumes of requests, making it ideal for high-traffic applications like NTWRK where the speed of response time could be a deciding factor as to whether the user stays or goes with a competitor. Unlocking flexibility As any startup founder knows, flexibility is key in scaling a business and, with stateless authorization, policies can be easily changed and updated. With requests now relying on context to make a decision on user access, policy modifications can be made that do not invalidate existing sessions. This makes it ideal for companies building in dynamic and fast-changing industries such as fintech, SaaS and ecommerce. For B2B fintech platform Loop, which aims to streamline the financial operation of businesses, flexibility in authorization processes is of particular importance as it deals with financial transactions. “Unless there's a change in customer requirements, or our internal requirements, in which we say that, we need to allow this person to do this — we just need to tweak some policies and deploy it,” says CTO Mohsin Kalam after implementing Cerbos’ stateless authorization, “And it hardly requires a core application code change on our end. We just deploy it and push the policies to the server and everything just works out of the box.” If authorization isn’t built in keeping with the demands of a rapidly-changing startup, it can be a headache for the developer teams. As highlighted by both NTWRK and Loop, stateless authorization offers a lightweight, scalable and flexible approach to controlling access — it’s time that the industry caught onto that. Authorization is a crucial pain point software developers inevitably encounter when designing software. As much as it needs to be custom to every application, it also needs to be easily scalable and secure. For the uninitiated, authorization is the mechanism for checking what a user is allowed to do — anything from the pages you’re allowed to see, to the data that you are allowed interact with. Without proper authorization, an application can become vulnerable to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats. security threats. Typically, stateful authorization, a system where permissions are granted based on stored information about a user's past actions or status, is utilized by development teams. These are often built by hand, ad-hoc and don’t take into account future scalability. Stateless security Stateless security Yet as the number of application users balloons, the possibility of state desynchronization increases. That could result in possible leaks of sensitive information, users denied access or access enabled based on incorrect data. This is where stateless authorization comes into play. Companies like Cerbos provide an API for an authorization layer that relies on contextual information in a user request and is self-contained; meaning that any server can process them without drawing on stored user and application data. That makes it not only secure but also scalable, increasing application performance across the board. stateless authorization That’s what staff engineer at youth culture ecommerce platform NTWRK Steve High found when he opted for Cerbos, commenting that “if you imagine 10,000 people trying to buy the same instance of a physical product on our platform at the same time, that's what we have to deal with. Using Cerbos as a sidecar, we’ve been able to get permissions-checking latency down to microseconds… in turn, NTWRK is able to provide a great user experience to our customers, both internal and external.” NTWRK Steve High In stateless authorization, each request is evaluated independently without having to interact with a database, bumping up performance in applications. No longer bogged down by expensive database queries, stateless authorization can handle large volumes of requests, making it ideal for high-traffic applications like NTWRK where the speed of response time could be a deciding factor as to whether the user stays or goes with a competitor. ideal for high-traffic applications Unlocking flexibility Unlocking flexibility As any startup founder knows, flexibility is key in scaling a business and, with stateless authorization, policies can be easily changed and updated. With requests now relying on context to make a decision on user access, policy modifications can be made that do not invalidate existing sessions. This makes it ideal for companies building in dynamic and fast-changing industries such as fintech, SaaS and ecommerce. For B2B fintech platform Loop , which aims to streamline the financial operation of businesses, flexibility in authorization processes is of particular importance as it deals with financial transactions. Loop “Unless there's a change in customer requirements, or our internal requirements, in which we say that, we need to allow this person to do this — we just need to tweak some policies and deploy it,” says CTO Mohsin Kalam after implementing Cerbos’ stateless authorization, “And it hardly requires a core application code change on our end. We just deploy it and push the policies to the server and everything just works out of the box.” If authorization isn’t built in keeping with the demands of a rapidly-changing startup, it can be a headache for the developer teams. As highlighted by both NTWRK and Loop, stateless authorization offers a lightweight, scalable and flexible approach to controlling access — it’s time that the industry caught onto that.

The Future is Stateless: It’s Time To Ensure Your Security Is As Scalable as Your Business

In today's business landscape, there is a constant push for digital innovation and rapid development, often leaving cybersecurity as an afterthought. However, Identity and Access Management (IAM) plays a critical role in safeguarding your digital assets and ensuring secure access for authorized users. From user identification to access regulation and activity logging, IAM provides a robust framework that fortifies against cyber threats while promoting operational efficiency and future scalability. The ABCs (Or AAAs) of Identity and Access Management IAM is a core security pillar for businesses, responsible for identifying users, regulating access, and diligently logging every action within your system. It's a complex framework that encompasses identification, authentication, authorization, and accounting (aka auditing), working together to build a strong defence mechanism for your business. By protecting your operations and maintaining your organisation's reputation through a comprehensive IAM strategy, you'll be well-positioned in future-proofing your business. Identification: This involves managing unique user identities within a system. User identity refers to the directory information of each user, which is distinct from authentication. This could be their username, email address, or even teams or roles within the organization. Authentication: Verifying user credentials, often using protocols like OAuth2 or OpenID Connect. In a typical modern application, this could involve issuing JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) after the user identity has been authenticated along with encoded data about the user, such as their unique ID, roles, and any other data required for the application to function. Authorization: Implementing fine-grained access controls to resources. There are different methods for achieving this, such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC). RBAC assigns permissions based on the role of an individual within an organization, whereas ABAC allows for a more nuanced control by defining access policies based on user and resource attributes and context, enabling more flexible and dynamic access control. Accounting: Diligently logging user actions for traceability, accountability and auditing. By recording every action, you create an audit trail that can be invaluable for identifying security incidents, understanding user behavior, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Centralized logging solutions, such as Datadog, Elastic or Loki, can be particularly effective in managing logs across various services, providing a comprehensive overview that is crucial for thorough and effective auditing. By fortifying your applications with a robust IAM strategy, you not only secure your operations but also create a system designed for scalability and future growth. Crafting a Robust IAM Policy Crafting a robust IAM policy is a blend of technical acumen and product requirement understanding. It entails real-time system monitoring, analysing access patterns, and refining policies based on data-driven insights as well as future roadmap consideration. For instance, deploying monitoring tools that provide alerts for abnormal behaviour or excessive access requests can help identify potential security vulnerabilities. Analyzing these patterns over time can allow you to fine-tune access control policies and establish a more granular level of control, such as by implementing role-based access control (RBAC) or attribute-based access control (ABAC) models. In addition, using these insights to develop 'least privilege' access principles ensures that users have the minimum levels of access they need to perform their roles, thereby minimizing the potential damage from a compromised account. Regularly reviewing and updating these access privileges in line with changes in staff roles or project requirements is also a vital part of maintaining a secure IAM policy. This proactive approach not only bolsters your security but also aids in meeting regulatory compliance requirements, as it provides the necessary evidence to demonstrate control over access to sensitive data. IAM's Role in Compliance and Risk Management IAM is vital for risk management and regulatory compliance within a business. It standardizes access policies across architectures, preventing security gaps, and streamlines compliance processes and licensing. IAM's auditable logs provide user activity tracking, key for identifying anomalies and demonstrating compliance. For GDPR or HIPAA, IAM manages and enforces access to sensitive data, ensuring authorized access and maintaining compliance. Features like risk-based authentication, which adjusts policies based on factors like location or unusual behavior, add an intelligent layer to access control, reducing security risks. Selecting the Right IAM Solutions Selecting effective IAM solutions involves understanding your technical objectives, user types, and access control models. It's crucial to remember that IAM is a combination of technologies, each specializing in different areas such as authentication, directory services, authorization, and logging. Assess your needs for RBAC, ABAC, or a mix. Your chosen solutions should integrate well with your tech stack, offer APIs, and scale to match your evolving needs, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and social login functionalities. Ensure your solutions provide detailed audit logs for regulatory compliance and security monitoring. Careful planning will lead you to a combination of IAM solutions that perfectly align with your technical requirements. Overcoming IAM Implementation Challenges Implementing an IAM solution presents technical challenges, such as defining granular permission roles, accommodating user and application growth, and integrating diverse tech stacks. Tackle these by applying the principle of least privilege, ensuring scalability, and supporting various protocols like OAuth, OpenID, SAML, and LDAP. For the authorization aspect of IAM, solutions like Cerbos can provide the necessary flexibility and scalability. Putting IAM at the forefront of your business strategy helps protect your operations and fosters a culture of security awareness, crucial for your business's continued growth and success. By understanding the complexities of IAM and carefully selecting the right tools for each component, you can effectively manage your digital identities and secure access to your resources. In today's business landscape, there is a constant push for digital innovation and rapid development, often leaving cybersecurity as an afterthought. However, Identity and Access Management (IAM) plays a critical role in safeguarding your digital assets and ensuring secure access for authorized users. From user identification to access regulation and activity logging, IAM provides a robust framework that fortifies against cyber threats while promoting operational efficiency and future scalability. The ABCs (Or AAAs) of Identity and Access Management The ABCs (Or AAAs) of Identity and Access Management IAM is a core security pillar for businesses, responsible for identifying users, regulating access, and diligently logging every action within your system. It's a complex framework that encompasses identification, authentication, authorization, and accounting (aka auditing), working together to build a strong defence mechanism for your business. By protecting your operations and maintaining your organisation's reputation through a comprehensive IAM strategy, you'll be well-positioned in future-proofing your business. future-proofing your business. Identification: This involves managing unique user identities within a system. User identity refers to the directory information of each user, which is distinct from authentication. This could be their username, email address, or even teams or roles within the organization. Authentication: Verifying user credentials, often using protocols like OAuth2 or OpenID Connect. In a typical modern application, this could involve issuing JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) after the user identity has been authenticated along with encoded data about the user, such as their unique ID, roles, and any other data required for the application to function. Authorization: Implementing fine-grained access controls to resources. There are different methods for achieving this, such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) . RBAC assigns permissions based on the role of an individual within an organization, whereas ABAC allows for a more nuanced control by defining access policies based on user and resource attributes and context, enabling more flexible and dynamic access control. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) Accounting: Diligently logging user actions for traceability, accountability and auditing. By recording every action, you create an audit trail that can be invaluable for identifying security incidents, understanding user behavior, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Centralized logging solutions, such as Datadog, Elastic or Loki, can be particularly effective in managing logs across various services, providing a comprehensive overview that is crucial for thorough and effective auditing. By fortifying your applications with a robust IAM strategy, you not only secure your operations but also create a system designed for scalability and future growth. Crafting a Robust IAM Policy Crafting a robust IAM policy is a blend of technical acumen and product requirement understanding. It entails real-time system monitoring, analysing access patterns, and refining policies based on data-driven insights as well as future roadmap consideration. For instance, deploying monitoring tools that provide alerts for abnormal behaviour or excessive access requests can help identify potential security vulnerabilities. Analyzing these patterns over time can allow you to fine-tune access control policies and establish a more granular level of control, such as by implementing role-based access control (RBAC) or attribute-based access control (ABAC) models. In addition, using these insights to develop 'least privilege' access principles ensures that users have the minimum levels of access they need to perform their roles, thereby minimizing the potential damage from a compromised account. Regularly reviewing and updating these access privileges in line with changes in staff roles or project requirements is also a vital part of maintaining a secure IAM policy. 'least privilege' This proactive approach not only bolsters your security but also aids in meeting regulatory compliance requirements, as it provides the necessary evidence to demonstrate control over access to sensitive data. IAM's Role in Compliance and Risk Management IAM is vital for risk management and regulatory compliance within a business. It standardizes access policies across architectures, preventing security gaps, and streamlines compliance processes and licensing. IAM's auditable logs provide user activity tracking, key for identifying anomalies and demonstrating compliance. For GDPR or HIPAA , IAM manages and enforces access to sensitive data, ensuring authorized access and maintaining compliance. Features like risk-based authentication, which adjusts policies based on factors like location or unusual behavior, add an intelligent layer to access control, reducing security risks. GDPR or HIPAA Selecting the Right IAM Solutions Selecting effective IAM solutions involves understanding your technical objectives, user types, and access control models. It's crucial to remember that IAM is a combination of technologies, each specializing in different areas such as authentication, directory services, authorization, and logging. Assess your needs for RBAC, ABAC, or a mix. Your chosen solutions should integrate well with your tech stack, offer APIs, and scale to match your evolving needs, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and social login functionalities. Ensure your solutions provide detailed audit logs for regulatory compliance and security monitoring. Careful planning will lead you to a combination of IAM solutions that perfectly align with your technical requirements. Overcoming IAM Implementation Challenges Implementing an IAM solution presents technical challenges, such as defining granular permission roles, accommodating user and application growth, and integrating diverse tech stacks. Tackle these by applying the principle of least privilege, ensuring scalability, and supporting various protocols like OAuth, OpenID, SAML, and LDAP. For the authorization aspect of IAM, solutions like Cerbos can provide the necessary flexibility and scalability. Cerbos Putting IAM at the forefront of your business strategy helps protect your operations and fosters a culture of security awareness, crucial for your business's continued growth and success. By understanding the complexities of IAM and carefully selecting the right tools for each component, you can effectively manage your digital identities and secure access to your resources.

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