Understanding OAuth 2.0: The Authorization Framework Powering Modern APIs
OAuth 2.0 enables secure delegated access without sharing passwords. Learn how authorization flows work, common pitfalls, and why OAuth is not authentication.
OAuth 2.0 enables secure delegated access without sharing passwords. Learn how authorization flows work, common pitfalls, and why OAuth is not authentication.
OpenID Connect builds on OAuth 2.0 to provide standardized authentication for modern applications. Learn how OIDC unifies authentication and authorization, when to use it over SAML, and how to implement it securely.
Single Sign-On promises one login for everything, but the path from Windows authentication to modern OAuth flows reveals decades of security evolution. Understand when to use each protocol and avoid authentication pitfalls.