The developers behind the OAuth protocol have developed a new variant called OAuth WRAP that is simpler and easier to implement. It’s a stop-gap solution that will enable broader OAuth adoption while OAuth 2.0, the next generation of the specification, is devised by a working group that is collaborating through the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
Understanding the password anti-pattern
Many popular Web applications allow third-party software to access their underlying services through open APIs. This enables the development of Web mashups and mobile and desktop client applications. Although these open APIs bring a lot of value to the Web and make it possible for various services to interoperate in important ways, it can be difficult to make this functionality available in a manner that safeguards the security of end users.
Buy This Item: [Click here to buy this item]