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SpiceDB: Hyperscale Authorization Solution

SpiceDB: Hyperscale Authorization Solution

Tech Unplugged · Sublimetechie

April 30, 202515m 48s

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This podcast on SpiceDB, an open-source authorization system, introduces the concept of authorization distinct from authentication. The speaker explains the difficulties and security risks of building application permissions internally, citing how broken authorization has become a top web security vulnerability. SpiceDB is presented as a solution inspired by Google's internal Zanzibar system, aiming to provide a hyperscale, centralized, and relationship-based access control (ReBAC) model. The presentation highlights how SpiceDB allows for modeling complex permissions and performing efficient checks and lookups