The State of OAuth: A Guide to New and Upcoming Standards
As the identity landscape continues to mature, teams must choose between crafting custom authentication and authorization flows or
adopting proven open standards. OAuth remains the engine of delegated access, and its ecosystem is steadily expanding with extensions
that strengthen security, usability, and interoperability. This session presents a concise tour of the latest and upcoming OAuth
specifications, showing how they fit together to solve real-world challenges. Attendees will gain practical guidance on when to adopt
each specification and a clear understanding of how these advancements map into the broader identity stack.
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.