OAuth
Open Authorization
Open Authorization is a standard that lets users grant third-party applications limited access to their resources without sharing passwords. OAuth 2.0 issues access tokens with defined scopes and lifetimes.
Cómo se usa en ciberseguridad
Security engineers design OAuth flows to protect APIs and control third-party data access. Penetration testers exploit misconfigured OAuth scopes, open redirects, and token theft vectors. Architects choose the right OAuth grant type based on application type and trust level.
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