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# It passed auth, then production caught fire

Authorization bugs are no longer just security risks—they are site reliability emergencies. Stop fragmented permissions from burning down your distributed systems with externalized policies.

- **Speakers:** [Alex Olivier](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@alex-olivier)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Duration:** 22:59
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100499-it-passed-auth-then-production-caught-fire

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