Cedar Description

Cedar is an open-source policy language and evaluation framework created by AWS to enhance fine-grained access control within applications. This tool allows developers to craft clear and succinct authorization policies, effectively separating access control mechanisms from the core application logic. Cedar accommodates various authorization paradigms, such as role-based access control and attribute-based access control, which empowers developers to write expressive and analyzable policy definitions. The design of Cedar prioritizes both readability and performance, ensuring that the policies remain understandable while also being efficient in their enforcement. By utilizing Cedar, applications can achieve precise authorization decisions, which in turn improves both security and maintainability. Furthermore, the policy structure is optimized for quick access and supports swift, scalable real-time evaluations with consistent low latency. Additionally, Cedar facilitates the use of analytical tools that can enhance your policies and verify that your security framework aligns with your expectations, thus fostering greater confidence in your security posture. Overall, Cedar represents a pivotal advancement in managing application access control efficiently.

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Company:
Amazon
Year Founded:
1994
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
www.cedarpolicy.com

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