Fortifying gRPC Microservices - Beyond JWT with mTLS and SPIFFE

Explore advanced security techniques for gRPC microservices in this 26-minute conference talk by Mehrdad Afshari from Signeen. Learn how to move beyond traditional JWT authentication and implement robust security measures using mTLS and SPIFFE. Discover practical solutions for key distribution, certificate management, and secure service-to-service communication. Gain insights into handling certificate expiration, seamless reloading, and best practices for fortifying your microservices architecture. Through real-world examples and industry experiences, acquire the knowledge to implement modern security protocols that surpass JWT limitations. Walk away with actionable strategies to enhance the security of your gRPC microservices using cutting-edge techniques and tools.

Fortifying gRPC Microservices: Beyond JWT with mTLS and SPIFFE - Mehrdad Afshari, Signeen