May 2016 Summaries

The integration of Tyk with Auth0 allows developers to easily add authentication to their applications using Tyk's API management capabilities and Auth0's identity platform. The process involves configuring Auth0 to use the RS256 JsonWebToken Token Signature Algorithm and simulating a login to obtain an OpenID ID token. This token can then be used with APIs managed by Tyk by setting up an API with OpenID Connect as the authentication mode and creating a policy that grants access to it. The integration ensures that the token is processed correctly, and access rules or rate limits are applied based on the policies set in Tyk. This setup streamlines the authentication process between Tyk and Auth0, offering a seamless experience for developers and users alike.

Tyk v2.1 has been released, featuring full support for Open ID Connect (OIDC) on its Cloud platform, along with various improvements and bug fixes. This release emphasizes smaller, more frequent updates to facilitate easier and low-risk upgrades, supported across all major deployment methods, with Tyk v2.1 set as the default installation. Users are advised to back up their configuration files before upgrading. The Tyk team has rigorously tested these updates on their cloud platform to ensure reliability for on-premise installations. Additionally, Tyk offers a quick start for new users, with the possibility of setting up an API in just 15 minutes through a free trial on the Tyk Cloud platform.