Connecting the Dots with OAuth: A Guide to New and Upcoming Specifications
As the identity landscape evolves, developers face a critical decision: should they build custom authentication and authorization solutions or leverage new standards? OAuth has become the foundation of modern authorization, but its ecosystem continues to grow with new extensions and refinements. This session provides a high-level exploration of OAuth’s evolving ecosystem, covering newly published and upcoming specifications. The focus is on how these standards interconnect to solve real-world challenges, enabling standardized and interoperable solutions. The discussion will highlight how OAuth’s latest developments fit into the broader identity landscape and the problems they aim to solve.
Speakers
Janak is a Technical Lead at WSO2, specializing in the design and development of WSO2's Identity and Access Management products. With over six years of experience in the IAM domain, he is dedicated to building secure, scalable, and user-centric systems that empower organizations to deliver seamless digital experiences. As the lead for authentication and registration within the IAM team, Janak plays a pivotal role in enhancing the product to address evolving security and usability challenges. His passion lies in advancing IAM technologies to help organizations thrive in the digital era.