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Why the Handshake Pattern Beats Centralized Permissions

Why the Handshake Pattern Beats Centralized Permissions

January 20, 2026

Most platforms grant cross-system access with a god-mode service account. It's simple to set up — and a fundamental security violation. Here's the better way.

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