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ZTA: Zero Token Architecture - Kelsey Hightower | PlatformCon 2026
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SecurityCloud and DevOpsWeb and application securityKubernetesCryptography
Kelsey Hightower explains Zero Token Architecture and how to manage machine identity without relying on static, long-lived tokens.
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2 people recommend thisWhat people say. Recommended as an insightful talk on modern machine identity management.
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