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Re:Why outsource your auth system? by robotdan on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @12:16PM (#25848999)
I think @tremon is just getting at that auth must be considered critical, and thus you should maintain some level of skill and competency to ensure you don't get blindsided.

Perhaps the distinction is just because something isn't a "core competency" does not mean it is not critical. And just because it isn't a "core competency" doesn't mean you can afford to be ignorant on the topic.

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Re:Why outsource your auth system? by JamesSwift on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @01:17PM (#25849842)
That seems silly though. It is for this very reason you "dont roll your own crypto". _Because_ its critical, and _because_ others can handle it better when thats what they are focused on.
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Re:Why outsource your auth system? by ehutch79 on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @07:37PM (#25853844)
Never roll your own crypto, but you should damn well know how to use the library properly.
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