[ Microservices - Authentication Mechanisms ] Give it a read 👇 Pro tip => These Authentication Mechanisms/Types are not limited just to microservices. [1.] 𝐀𝐏𝐈 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐬 ◾ Simple, unique identifiers assigned to each client or service. ◾ Sent as a header or query parameter

Load Balancer vs Reverse Proxy vs API Gateway (explained in 2 mins or less):

Ever wondered how HTTPS actually keeps your data safe? Here’s what happens behind the scenes every time you visit a secure website 1️⃣ TCP Handshake – Your device and the server agree to communicate. 2️⃣ Certificate Check – The server proves its identity with a trusted

Things Every Developer Should Know: JSON Web Token (JWT). JWTs are one of the most widely used methods for API authentication, providing a secure, stateless and scalable way to verify clients. Here’s a simple-to-understand breakdown of how it works (step by step): 𝟭)

JWT vs PASETO: The Two Players of Token-Based Authentication

SSH Under the Hood

Session, Cookie, JWT, Token, SSO, and OAuth 2.0 Explained in One Diagram

Load Balancer vs Reverse Proxy vs API Gateway A Thread 🧵

What happens when you type a URL into a browser?

Reverse proxy vs. API gateway vs. load balancer

Top 12 Tips for API Security

During RSA week I had the pleasure of interviewing @philvenables (former Google Cloud & Goldman Sachs CISO) on effectively scaling security programs, how Google leverages AI for security, and more. We discussed: * The challenge of scaling security from artisanal to industrial *

🤓 OpenAI recently published an interesting threat report about how threat actors are using generative AI. Here is a quick rundown: 👇 - Fake Jobs: IT workers using AI for deceptive hiring schemes. - China IO: “Sneer Review” creates fake reviews and posts. - Philippines IO:

RT to help Simon raise awareness of prompt injection attacks in LLMs. Feels a bit like the wild west of early computing, with computer viruses (now = malicious prompts hiding in web data/tools), and not well developed defenses (antivirus, or a lot more developed kernel/user

If you use "AI agents" (LLMs that call tools) you need to be aware of the Lethal Trifecta Any time you combine access to private data with exposure to untrusted content and the ability to externally communicate an attacker can trick the system into stealing your data!

Top API Security Practices for 2025🔥 Which one should we add next? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🔥@SketechWorld

Proxy Types: Forward vs Reverse 🔥 No more mystery ------------- @SketechWorld

Deleting your browser history doesn’t delete your actual history. Google still knows everything. If you truly want to wipe your digital footprint, here’s how to do it properly:

#dash2025 #ddog #datadog the #security #siem #datasecurity #codesecurity #apisecurity #cloudsecurity #vulnerabilitymanagement #aisecurity company. Very bullish as a security company.

OAuth 2.0 Flows Visualized Note: The Implicit Flow is no longer recommended due to security vulnerabilities. Consider using the Authorization Code Flow with PKCE for enhanced security.