Authentik Security

Founded in 2022. Privately Held.

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User identity management platform.

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55 total blog posts published.

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post title author published words HN
IPv6 addresses and why you need to make the switch now Jens Langhammer Nov. 09, 2023 2773 -
Why we built authentik Outposts as microservices Marc Schmitt, Rebecca Dodd Apr. 04, 2024 1577 -
Security through transparency Fletcher Heisler Jun. 27, 2024 1511 -
Let’s make identity fun again (whether we build it or buy it) Jens Langhammer Aug. 16, 2023 2260 -
3 ways you (might be) doing containers wrong Jens Langhammer Oct. 26, 2023 1540 -
My hobby became my job, 50% extra pay, just needed to let go of GPLv3 Jens Langhammer Aug. 23, 2023 911 48
Open source developers are the original content creators Jens Langhammer, Nick Moore Feb. 07, 2024 2691 -
Automated security versus the security mindset Jens Langhammer Nov. 30, 2023 2191 -
Okta's October breach part two: a delayed but slightly better response Jens Langhammer Dec. 12, 2023 1392 -
Release 2024.4 is here: new functionality for Admins, devs, and end users Jens Langhammer Apr. 29, 2024 579 -
Your first 90 days as a founding security engineer authentik Security Team Jun. 11, 2024 2015 -
My first week as CEO at Authentik Security Fletcher Heisler Feb. 22, 2024 1007 -
Becoming OpenID certified: Why standards matter Jens Langhammer Mar. 07, 2023 968 1
Okta got breached again and they still have not learned their lesson Jens Langhammer Oct. 23, 2023 1369 -
Going from open source maintainer to running a business: 7 lessons Jens Langhammer Mar. 15, 2024 1895 -
Flows, stages, and policies: customizing your authentication with authentik Jens Langhammer Aug. 27, 2024 1192 -
Supply chain attacks: what we can all do better Jens Langhammer Apr. 07, 2023 1709 -
Sourcegraph security incident: the good, the bad, and the dangers of access tokens Jens Langhammer Sep. 11, 2023 1325 -
Why contributing to open source is scary and how to contribute anyway Jens Langhammer Mar. 07, 2024 2690 -
We need to talk about SCIM: More deviation than standard Jens Langhammer Oct. 05, 2023 1298 -
Demystifying Security: The Importance of SSO for Businesses of All Sizes Jens Langhammer Jun. 21, 2023 1474 -
What’s new with authentik - March 2023 Jens Langhammer, Tana Berry Mar. 23, 2023 933 -
Happy New Year from Authentik Security Jens Langhammer Jan. 12, 2024 1173 -
Announcing the authentik Enterprise release! Jens Langhammer Aug. 31, 2023 389 -
Multi-user locale management using Lit Kenneth Sternberg Jul. 20, 2023 1445 -
Securing the future of SaaS: Enterprise Security and Single Sign-On Jens Langhammer Jul. 28, 2023 1531 -
July authentik hackathon! Tana Berry Jul. 11, 2023 761 -
Happy Birthday to Us! Jens Langhammer and the authentik team Nov. 01, 2023 1572 -
I gambled against React and lost (and I don’t regret a thing) Jens Langhammer May. 04, 2023 2507 4
Building the dream infrastructure stack for a security startup: preparing for human and technical scaling Marc Schmitt, Rebecca Dodd Dec. 21, 2023 2022 -
Remote Access, Audit Log, and a new App Wizard: release 2024.2 is here! Jens Langhammer Feb. 20, 2024 1006 -
Everyone agrees zero trust is good but no one correctly implements it Jens Langhammer Nov. 15, 2023 2233 -
JWT: A token that changed how we see identity Jens Langhammer, Tana Berry Mar. 30, 2023 1597 1
Building Apps with Scale in Mind: Key Considerations and Strategies Jens Langhammer Jun. 13, 2023 1326 -
Standardization in authentik: where we embrace guardrails and where we’ve kept flexibility Jens Langhammer May. 23, 2024 1493 -
While you’re busy fixing vulnerabilities, someone is phishing your employees Jens Langhammer Jan. 18, 2024 1543 -
Black box security software can’t keep up with open source Jens Langhammer Sep. 14, 2023 1688 -
SaaS apps conceal being hacked, so self host Jens Langhammer Jan. 24, 2023 2426 5
Join us for an authentik hackathon, 2023! Jens Langhammer May. 25, 2023 1145 -
Don’t hardcode your secrets in Kubernetes manifests, and other container pitfalls to avoid Marc Schmitt Jan. 31, 2024 1890 -
Machine-to-machine communication in authentik Jens Langhammer Sep. 26, 2023 1469 -
We did an authentik hackathon! Tana Berry Aug. 02, 2023 1030 -
The tightrope walk of authentication: a balance of convenience and security Jens Langhammer Aug. 09, 2023 1556 -
Fixed working hours are an outdated concept: 71% of HR leaders agree Jens Langhammer May. 12, 2023 1074 -
Building an OSS security stack with Loki, Wazuh, and CodeQL to save $100k authentik Security Team Nov. 22, 2023 2283 -
Identity: Self-hosted or in the cloud? Fletcher Heisler Jul. 11, 2024 2160 -
Monorepos are great! ... for now. Jens Langhammer Apr. 22, 2023 1679 7
Microsoft has a monopoly on identity, and everyone knows it except the FTC Jens Langhammer Jul. 07, 2023 1383 4
How small companies get taxed out of security and why the whole industry suffers Jens Langhammer Oct. 18, 2023 2428 -
authentik on Django: 500% slower to run but 200% faster to build Jens Langhammer Mar. 16, 2023 2874 4
Announcing release 2024.8: source property mappings, SAML encryption, and more Jens Langhammer Sep. 10, 2024 618 -
Our biennial Public Benefit Company (PBC) report Fletcher Heisler Sep. 25, 2024 988 -
Proudly not AI-powered Fletcher Heisler Oct. 14, 2024 1085 -
Announcing Release 2024.10 Jens Langhammer Oct. 31, 2024 573 -
Long username? Okta says: no password needed! Fletcher Heisler Nov. 02, 2024 800 -

By Matt Makai. 2021-2024.