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Proof Key for Code Exchange (PKCE)

Security concepts
Proof Key for Code Exchange (PKCE) is a security extension to the OAuth 2.0 authorization code flow that prevents authorization code interception attacks.
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Proxyless

IAM concepts
Proxyless architecture refers to workload identity and access management implementations that eliminate per-workload sidecar proxies, instead integrating security and traffic management capabilities through application libraries, kernel-level networking (eBPF), or shared infrastructure components.
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Proxy

IAM concepts
A proxy in workload identity and access management is an intermediary component that intercepts, authenticates, and authorizes requests between workloads and resources, enabling dynamic credential injection, policy enforcement, and secure communication without requiring changes to application code
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Posture Assessment

Security concepts
Posture assessment is the continuous evaluation of an organization’s security status based on its defensive capabilities, configurations, and readiness to respond to threats. In workload identity and access management, it serves as the foundational mechanism for dynamic, context-aware access decisions based on real-time security state.
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Password Generator

IAM concepts
A tool provided by password managers to create strong, randomized passwords that are difficult to guess or crack. Password generators typically allow users to specify criteria such as length, character types, and special symbols to customize generated passwords.

Password Manager

IAM concepts
A software tool or service designed to securely store, manage, and retrieve passwords and other sensitive information, such as usernames, credit card numbers, and notes. Password managers often encrypt data using strong cryptographic algorithms to protect against unauthorized access.