Zero Trust Security in Cloud Environments Zero Trust is a security model that assumes no actor or device is trustworthy by default. In cloud environments, every access request is treated as potentially hostile. Verification happens with every action, not just at the network edge. The aim is to verify who is asking, what they want to do, and whether the request comes from a trusted device. Core ideas are simple but powerful. ...
Securing Web Apps with Modern Authentication Modern authentication focuses on who logs in, not just what they know. For web apps, that means moving beyond passwords to a system that verifies identity, protects tokens, and watches access across services. With remote work and cloud apps, a strong authentication setup reduces risk and helps users stay productive. This article explains practical steps professionals can apply today. Use OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect to sign in and obtain tokens. Access tokens grant permissions to APIs; refresh tokens keep users signed in; ID tokens prove who the user is. Choose PKCE for public clients and keep token lifetimes short. Validate tokens on every server, and check audience, issuer, and scopes. Rotate keys, log failed attempts, and alert on anomalies. Remember to separate roles and grant least privilege per API. ...