The first ever authentik hackathon just wrapped on Sunday, and we had a great time!
A huge thanks to our persistent hackers, who hacked from Wednesday through Sunday, and made some fantastic contributions to authentik. We are already looking forward to the next one (winter 2023, maybe?), and to another round of intense fun with our community members.
In today's digital landscape, businesses of all sizes increasingly rely on Software as a Service (SaaS) to streamline their operations and improve overall efficiency. However, as the adoption of SaaS applications continues to rise, so too do the security risks associated with these platforms. This has led to a growing demand for robust enterprise security features and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions that can effectively safeguard sensitive data and protect businesses from cyber threats. In this blog, we'll delve into the intricacies of enterprise security, explore the benefits of SSO for businesses of all sizes, and examine the role of automation in ensuring robust security. We'll also discuss the importance of building SaaS apps with scalability in mind and highlight Authentik Security’s solution, authentik, as a unified authentication tool to help secure your organization.
The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) punished Microsoft for exerting its power in 2001, but Microsoft learned to hide its power, especially when Satya Nadella took over from Steve Ballmer and pursued a services model that builds and leverages power while maintaining plausible deniability.
At Authentik, we’ve seen the monopolistic powers that Microsoft has over the identity management sector, but identity is a canary in the coal mine for a much wider, much stronger monopoly.