Episode 60 — Identity for Apps: OAuth 2.0, OIDC and Token Handling

Application identity is critical to securing interactions between services, users, and cloud providers. This episode covers OAuth 2.0 as the leading framework for delegated authorization, OpenID Connect as an identity layer, and the mechanics of token issuance and validation. We explain how scopes, claims, and Proof Key for Code Exchange (PKCE) strengthen application identity and protect against attacks like token interception.

The exam may test your knowledge of when to use specific flows, how to manage token storage securely, or what risks arise from token reuse. By mastering these identity frameworks, you’ll gain both the technical vocabulary and the conceptual understanding needed to secure modern applications in cloud environments. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com.