#OAUTH

Posted on June 17, 2010 in oauth · OpenID

This Week in Google Episode 47 features Chris Messina and examines OAuth and OpenID in the context of Facebook's push to control user sign-ons; the discussion explains in plain technical terms how OAuth enables delegated authorization and how OpenID supports federated identity, compares their security and privacy trade-offs, and outlines practical implementation concerns for developers and site operators when balancing user convenience, interoperability, and centralized control. Read More