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The rise of embeddable PDPs in modern architectures
Explore the benefits and considerations of using embeddable Policy Decision Points (PDPs) for authorization. Learn how they offer low-latency decisions, edge deployment capabilities, and improved scalability, while also understanding potential challenges like policy synchronization and update management.

Cerbos named among UK's most ground-breaking new businesses
Startups 100, the UK’s longest-running index of disruptive new startups, has unveiled its 2025 edition, and Cerbos proudly ranks 30th on the list!

A look back at 2024
Happy Holidays! Our 2024 was full of challenges, growth, and exciting milestones. Please join us in recapping some of our highlights from the year.

PurePerformance podcast: Solving today’s authorization challenges
Although authorization is a cornerstone of modern application security, it often remains misunderstood. Which is why, in a recent episode of the PurePerformance podcast, Alex Olivier, co-founder and CPO of Cerbos, joined Andi and Brian for a deep dive into the topic.

Cerbos is now available on AWS Marketplace
Cerbos authorization solution is now available on AWS Marketplace! AWS Marketplace gives you the opportunity to integrate Cerbos directly into your cloud workflows, simplifying procurement and allowing your Cerbos spend to go toward your AWS commitment.

How better authorization drives business value for software companies
As it turns out, authorization is not just an essential security feature. It's also a user experience feature. When you implement fine-grained access control, you can slice and dice packages of resources for a wider variety of user types in your application, allowing for better internal workflows and less risk of user error leading to breaches. The result is often a product that has better user experience, better customer adoption, and is more responsive to user demands.

Amazic Podcast: Unveiling the Future of Authorization with Cerbos
Discover key insights from Cerbos CPO, Alex Olivier, on the Amazic Podcast. Learn about scalable authorization management, the latest advancements in Cerbos, and the future of standardization in security. Ideal for CTOs, software engineers, and developers looking to enhance security and performance in cloud-native environments.

The travelogue of a Cerbos engineer at WAD World Congress
Cerbos engineer Sam Lock shares his experience tending to our booth at the WAD World Congress expo hall.

The Cloud Gambit Podcast: Cerbos CEO Emre Baran Talks Startup Growth & Shares Cerbos Insights
Cerbos CEO Emre Baran shares his journey from co-founding Yonja to leading Cerbos. Featured on The Cloud Gambit podcast, Emre discusses startup growth, tech innovation, and scalable authorization solutions. Discover key insights and strategic decisions shaping the future of authorization management.

Decrease the Cost of Failure in Authorization
Authorization failure can mean anything from leaving a backdoor open to crashing the whole application. There’s both a material security risk, and a psychological risk for the engineers responsible.

OpenID Foundation AuthZEN Working Group Announces Interop Results
The OpenID Foundation AuthZEN Working Group announced today that select leading authorization vendors successfully achieved conformance with the AuthZEN request/response protocol, marking a significant step in bringing interoperability and standardization to the authorization market.

Webinar recap - 4G Capital’s Cloud transformation journey
The conversation between our CPO Alex Olivier and Edgar covered fintech industry trends, innovation drivers, and delved into the specific cloud architecture challenges 4G needed to solve in order to position their business for growth.
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