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Api Security

Blog posts in the Api Security category

SBOM vs KBOM for Kubernetes: Comparison

Build-time SBOMs show package composition; KBOMs map live Kubernetes workloads—use both for audits, governance and fast incident triage.

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SAML vs. OIDC: Choosing the Right Protocol

Use SAML for browser-based enterprise SSO and OIDC for modern web, mobile, SPA and API-driven apps; choose by app type and operational cost.

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Securing APIs with OAuth2 and JWT

Short-lived JWTs, strict signature/iss/aud/exp/scope checks, correct OAuth2 flows (PKCE or client credentials), secure storage and monitoring.

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AI in RBAC Policy Enforcement

Static RBAC is unsafe for agentic cloud systems — AI enforces per-request, context-aware access with short-lived capability tokens.

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IAM Policies for Least Privilege Pipelines

Implement least-privilege IAM for CI/CD pipelines using OIDC, permission boundaries, CloudTrail and IAM Access Analyzer.

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API Gateways: Role in Rate Limiting and Throttling

API gateways are the frontline for enforcing rate limits and throttling to protect backends and ensure fair traffic.

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How RBAC Secures API Gateways

How RBAC protects API gateways: define roles, enforce via IAM, integrate with JWT/OAuth, monitor logs and audit access.

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