Authorization in Software S2 E4 -  Authorization at Workday
Channel: OktaDev
Date: 2023-09-06

Join Jennifer Wong, a seasoned expert in product management and application security at Workday, as she takes us through a decade-long journey at the forefront of one of the world's leading financial and human capital management software companies. Dive into the complexities of platform solutions and the significance of reusable components, as Jennifer outlines how Workday achieves seamless interoperability, ensuring reduced time-to-value for their customers. Learn how authorization is crucial in a company that is trusted with sensitive data from global corporate giants, and how they maintain its revered industry-standard security, even as it grows through acquisitions. Learn about the nuances of their authorization capabilities, how they adapt to evolving threats, and the underlying principle of Zero Trust. If you're curious about how Workday handles user roles, permissions, and where authorization decisions are made, this episode is a must-listen.