# **Hello from Cerbos!** **Our July newsletter includes:** - **Versions 0.18 and v0.19 of Cerbos** - [Performance, Tracing, PHP SDK, Playground Updates](/content/blog/performance-tracing-php-sdk-playground-updates-cerbos-v019-release?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM/index.html) - [Tooling, Performance, .NET SDK, JS SDK, Playground](/content/blog/tooling-performance-net-sdk-js-sdk-playground-cerbos-v018-release?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM/index.html) - **Ecosystem: New .NET and PHP SDKs** - **New blog posts on cerbos.dev :** - [Cerbos @ Collision](/content/blog/cerbos-collision-conf-2022?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM/index.html) \- The Great Decoupling - [Cerbos @ Cloud DevOps Days 2022](/content/blog/cerbos-cloud-devops-days-2022?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM/index.html) - **Industry news:** - [Introducing Entitlements: GitHub’s open source Identity and Access Management solution](https://github.blog/2022-06-09-introducing-entitlements-githubs-open-source-identity-and-access-management-solution/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) - [Navigating user permissions with Cerbos](https://lucidsamuel.medium.com/navigating-user-permissions-with-cerbos-ec19577202ff?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) - [The Developer's Guide to SaaS Compliance](https://www.courier.com/blog/the-developers-guide-to-saas-compliance/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) - **Developer Relations Opportunity** - **and finally a chance to win a t-shirt** # Cerbos v0.18 and v0.19 are out! The latest [release](/content/blog/performance-tracing-php-sdk-playground-updates-cerbos-v019-release?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM/index.html) of Cerbos, includes performance and tooling improvements, new PHP & .NET SDKs, a major upgrade to the JavaScript SDK, and the addition of viewing the Query Plan in the Playground. We have been working closely with users of Cerbos such as [**Utility Warehouse**](https://uw.co.uk/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM), [**9fin**](https://9fin.com/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM), [**Salesroom**](https://www.salesroom.com/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM), [**Refine**](https://refine.dev/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM), and [**Doorfeed**](https://www.doorfeed.com/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) on this release.  We can’t wait to hear more on what you would like to see in future releases - join our [**Slack community**](https://community.cerbos.dev/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) to join the conversation. ## Ecosystem: New .NET and PHP SDKs Cerbos ecosystem is growing. Following on from last month's releases of [Node](https://github.com/cerbos/cerbos-sdk-node?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) and [Ruby](https://github.com/cerbos/cerbos-sdk-ruby?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM), we have now added SDKs for [.NET](https://github.com/cerbos/cerbos-sdk-net?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) and [PHP](https://github.com/cerbos/cerbos-sdk-php?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM). These SDKs make calling and interacting with Cerbos a much more streamlined experience and provide native methods for constructing calls out to check authorization in your codebase. As with everything else with Cerbos, they are open-source and can be found on Github - [.NET SDK](https://github.com/cerbos/cerbos-sdk-net?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) repo, [PHP SDK](https://github.com/cerbos/cerbos-sdk-php?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) repo. ## Blog highlights It has been a busy month for Cerbos as conferences and events return to their full form. We have been fortunate to be asked to speak at a few of them. The 2022 instalment of [Collision](https://collisionconf.com/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) took place in Toronto where we got to share how we see the world evolving to a more decoupled architecture and where Cerbos fits. You can watch the video [here](/content/blog/cerbos-collision-conf-2022?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM/index.html). At [Cloud DevOps Days 2022](https://devopsandclouddays.com/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) we spoke about our experience of implementing and scaling authorization, and solving the never ending headache of user permissions. You can watch the video [here](/content/blog/cerbos-cloud-devops-days-2022?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM/index.html). We have a few more events lined up, including [API World](https://apiworld.co/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) in October. ## Industry news [**Introducing Entitlements: GitHub’s open source Identity and Access Management solution**](https://github.blog/2022-06-09-introducing-entitlements-githubs-open-source-identity-and-access-management-solution/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) **-** [**Shawna Butterworth**](https://github.blog/author/mrsbworth/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) Butterworth describes how GitHub is used to build GitHub, particularly how [GitOps is used to solve Identity and Access Management](https://github.blog/2022-06-09-introducing-entitlements-githubs-open-source-identity-and-access-management-solution/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) (IAM). GitHub wanted a solution that worked with their tools, was auditable, scalable, and well understood by developers. GitHub built and open-sourced [Entitlements](https://github.com/github/entitlements-app?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM), which uses a Git repository for the source-of-truth, declarative authorization, and seamless integration with GitHub.com for approvals and audits. ## [**Navigating user permissions with Cerbos**](https://lucidsamuel.medium.com/navigating-user-permissions-with-cerbos-ec19577202ff?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) **-** [**Samuel Akinosho**](https://lucidsamuel.medium.com/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) Akinosho discusses the issues with building user permissions from scratch and how Cerbos can assist developers to replace complicated, hardcoded permissions logic with a simple API request. Akinosho also provides code snippets for running Cerbos, integrating the APIs, and seeing Cerbos policies in action. ## [**The Developer's Guide to SaaS Compliance**](https://www.courier.com/blog/the-developers-guide-to-saas-compliance/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) **-** **Aman Kandola** [This post](https://www.courier.com/blog/the-developers-guide-to-saas-compliance/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) is the second in a series about what developers need to keep in mind when sorting out security and compliance for their application. The first article in this series covered how to build [security for user communications](https://www.courier.com/blog/security-for-your-saas-communications/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM). The current one reviews what kinds of compliance certifications and regulations exist for SaaS applications, what they mean for developers, and how to begin the certification process for compliance standards. # [**Developer Relations Opportunity**](/content/join-us?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM/index.html) Cerbos adoption is growing very fast and we need an experienced developer relations person as the face of Cerbos in the developer community. We’d love this person to engage with developers to discover and remedy pain points, produce accessible technical content and help build an inclusive community of Cerbos users. If you know amazing DevRel professionals who we should be talking to, please ask them to consider Cerbos. # **Do you want a Cerbos t-shirt?** Good! We want to give you a t-shirt! And we also want to talk to you about Cerbos and get your feedback, both what you like and dislike, what are your primary use cases, if you are missing any particular functionality or suggestions on how you would like us to improve the product.  Please, [contact us via our feedback page](/content/feedback?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM/index.html) and we will reach out to you to book a session. # **Stay connected** - Cerbos core is **open source** you can find the code in our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/cerbos/cerbos?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) - **Get started!** Our online [guide](https://docs.cerbos.dev/cerbos/latest/quickstart.html?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) can help - Join our [Slack Community](https://community.cerbos.dev/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) - **Book a 30 minute call** with one of our developers [at your convenience](https://calendly.com/emreb/free-policy-workshop?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM), if you need help when building your policies - Look through our [developer documentation](https://docs.cerbos.dev/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM) - **Try Cerbos** via a  browser with some pre-built examples in our [playground.](/content/playground?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9R_R_x0TCKwjrT1AT6RVg-QZQ4otY2yLVc1jVi4GsMFssn7MyhJO2XN9GzLlnqA_dsESM/index.html) No registration required.