Erwin van der Valk
Principal engineer at Duende Software and product owner for Duende BFF. He is passionate about software design, development practices, and web security.
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May 15, 2025 • 52min
Backend for Frontend Security Framework with Erwin van der Valk
Erwin van der Valk, a Principal Engineer at Duende Software, dives into the intricacies of securing browser-based frontends with ASP.NET Core backends. He shines a light on the Backend for Frontend (BFF) Security Framework, discussing Sam Newman's BFF Pattern to manage diverse clients. The conversation highlights the complexities of OAuth 2.0 in tackling backend security, and Erwin emphasizes the necessity of layered security measures, cookie management, and efficient workflows to protect user identity and enhance application safety.
May 15, 2025 • 52min
Backend for Frontend Security Framework with Erwin van der Valk
Erwin van der Valk, Principal Engineer at Duende Software, dives into the complexities of securing browser-based frontends with ASP.NET Core backends. He discusses the Backend for Frontend (BFF) security framework, which streamlines API integration for diverse clients. The conversation highlights the importance of robust user authentication, handling OAuth 2.0 challenges, and managing tokens securely. Erwin also explores the nuances of Blazor rendering modes and the architectural advantages of multi-frontend support to boost development efficiency.
