It’s never been easier to expose services over HTTP. It’s also never been harder to choose an authentication system for those services. This session is designed for the average developer/architect that wants a brief overview of API security techniques without deep dives into cryptography or complex authentication frameworks. You’ll learn about OAuth, API Keys, HMAC authentication, and more. Don’t worry if those things sound foreign; they’ll be explained in a clear, practical way and you’ll leave able to make informed decisions when choosing an authentication strategy for your own apps.