Guide
All articles tagged Guide.
Top 10 organizational and technical challenges when migrating from a monolith to microservices (with in-depth company examples)
Explore top technical and organizational challenges when migrating from monolithic to microservices architecture, with remedies and real-world examples.
Guide to performance and scalability in microservices architectures
Learn about achieving optimal performance and scalability in microservices architectures. Understand how to navigate the common but technical challenges.
What is zero trust authorization?
Discover the essentials of Zero Trust Authorization (ZTA) in this guide, starting with key principles like continuous verification, least-privileged access, and granular policy controls. Learn how to implement ZTA, overcome common challenges, and streamline the process using open source solutions.
What is role-based access control and when to use it
Learn what role-based access control (RBAC) is, how it works, and when it can be used.
What is dynamic authorization and why is it important?
Learn about dynamic authorization—a modern approach to controlling who can access what, when, and under what conditions. Understand how dynamic authorization works, why it’s essential for modern, distributed systems, and how it differs from traditional methods like Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
How to build an authorization system for your RAG applications with LangChain, Chroma DB and Cerbos
Learn how to implement authorization systems for your Retrieval Augmented Generation apps. Deep dive into security concerns for RAG architecture, authorization techniques to address the security issues, and how to implement RAG authorization system using Cerbos, an open-source authorization layer.
Best practices for testing and deploying microservices
Learn the role of effective testing and deploying strategies, including unit testing, integrating testing and end-to-end testing in a microservices architecture.
Infrastructure vs application authorization
In this article, we will explore the distinct purposes and approaches of infrastructure and application authorization. We’ll dive into how each type functions, their common use cases, and why they are critical for securing your systems. We’ll also examine implementation strategies. By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of how to effectively integrate authorization into both infrastructure and application layers.
Why low latency is important in authorization
Latency of authorization refers to the time it takes for this process to complete. High latency in authorization can lead to delays that frustrate users and hinder system performance. Learn more.
Rescuing and securing unstructured data with RAG
How Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) combined with Large Language Models (LLMs) are changing the way companies access and secure unstructured data.
Introducing updates to Cerbos PDP
Cerbos PDP, a policy decision point, is an authorization layer that can evolve as your product grows. It enables developers to define powerful, context-aware access control in simple, intuitive, and testable policies.
The value of monitoring and observability in microservices, and associated challenges
Learn how monitoring and observability is crucial in maintaining overall system health and performance in distributed environments of microservices.
Designing service discovery and load balancing in a microservices architecture
Explore how service discovery and load balancing play crucial roles in microservices for dynamic communication and connection between multiple services.
SaaS user management - things to consider
In this blog, we’ll dive into everything you need to consider when working on SaaS user management. You’ll learn why managing user access is essential, how different access control models like RBAC and ABAC work, and the key benefits of a well-structured user management strategy.
Using Cerbos with Supabase
Learn how to seamlessly integrate Supabase authentication with Cerbos authorization to create a secure, scalable backend. This guide covers setup, user creation, policy definition, and testing, ensuring robust access control without complex code. Perfect for developers seeking efficient, maintainable auth solutions.
How to pick the right inter-service communication pattern for your microservices
Learn how to pick the right inter-service communication pattern for your microservices. Discover the role of communication protocols and patterns in microservices for efficient inter-service data exchange that offers seamless functionality for end-users.
Access control for RAG and LLMs - live demo
Get insights into RAG architecture, its security challenges, and how Cerbos ensures secure and efficient access control. If you're looking for ways to install guardrails around your AI systems - read on.
What is IAM - Identity and access management?
Learn what modern Identity and Access Management (IAM) looks like. You’ll learn what IAM is, what the components are, and how they intersect to support different security needs. By the end, you'll know how to choose and implement access management practices that safeguard systems, without compromising on user experience.