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Learn how MongoDB modernized their access management system for Atlas database-as-a-service by implementing Cedar policy language for fine-grained authorization in this 59-minute conference talk from AWS re:Inforce 2025. Discover MongoDB's decision-making process for selecting Cedar over alternative technologies and follow their complete journey from a legacy role-based access control (RBAC) system to a modern policy-based solution using Cedar and Amazon Verified Permissions. Explore the technical architecture and implementation strategies for building performant and scalable policy-based access control systems that enable systems administrators to manage database clusters with granular permissions. Understand how Cedar's proven security model allows MongoDB to dynamically add new policies and update permissions without requiring code modifications, providing both flexibility and security for their cloud database platform. Gain insights into design patterns, testing methodologies, and best practices for implementing fine-grained authorization systems in enterprise database environments.
