Authentication
How agents log in, obtain tokens, and prove identity across SaaS, APIs, MCP servers, and multi-agent workflows.
Adjacent tracks
Best Practices for Agent-to-Agent Authentication
Secure AI agent interactions with unique identities, short-lived tokens, mTLS, OAuth client credentials, and continuous monitoring for audit and compliance.
PKCE in OAuth for AI Agents: Best Practices
Guide to PKCE for AI agents: generate S256 verifiers, enforce PKCE server-side, use short scoped tokens, validate redirects, and monitor PKCE flows.
How to Secure AI Agent Authentication in 2025
Explore essential strategies for securing AI agent authentication in 2025, focusing on unique credentials, JIT access, and compliance standards.
How to Handle Dynamic Client Registration for AI Agents That Spawn and Terminate Automatically
Learn why AI agents need device-like Dynamic Client Registration, not application-style permanent registration. Discover how Prefactor's DCR handles ephemeral agent lifecycles automatically.
Why M2M Tokens Aren’t Enough for Agent-Based Systems: Beyond Static Credentials
M2M tokens aren't enough
Authentication vs. Authorization: Understanding the Key Differences
Authentication vs authorization