OAuth

intermediate
security
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Definition

Open Authorization - standard for secure API access without sharing passwords. Like giving a valet key that only works for parking, not accessing your glove compartment.

Real-World Example

When you log into Spotify using your Facebook account, OAuth allows Spotify access without seeing your Facebook password.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services provide identity management and secure access control, similar to OAuth's functionality in enabling secure API access.

AWS
AWS Cognito
AZ
Azure Active Directory
GCP
Google Identity Platform
OCI
OCI Identity and Access Management

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