Dive into the world of advanced authorization with Gabriel Manor, Head of DevRel and Growth at Permit.io. In this episode of Authorization in Software, Damian Schenkelman engages Gabriel in a discussion on the Open Policy Authorization Layer, better known as OPAL.

Damian and Gabriel delve deep into how OPAL enables a structured and effective approach to authorization. They cover the shift from traditional Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to the more dynamic Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), highlighting the need for granular control in modern application environments.

This episode is insightful for those interested in understanding the complexities of policy-based authorization systems. It discusses the challenges and benefits of decoupling authorization policies from application code, emphasizing the importance of streamlined policy management for secure and efficient software development.