Sohail Pathan

Sohail is a Senior Developer Advocate at Okta with roots in mobile app development and hands-on experience designing, building, and publishing APIs. Now, he helps developers secure their apps by turning complex OAuth and API topics into clear, actionable guides. When he's not coding or speaking at conferences, you'll find him on a quest for the perfect plate of biryani.

All Posts by Sohail Pathan

Build Secure Agent-to-App Connections with Cross App Access (XAA)

September 3, 2025

9 MIN READ

Secure access with enterprise IT oversight between independent applications that communicate with each other is a recognized gap in OAuth 2.0. Enterprises can’t effectively regulate cross-app communication, as OAuth 2.0 consent screens rely on users granting access to their individual accounts. Now, with the advent of AI agents that communicate across systems, the need to solve the gap is even greater – especially given the growing importance of enterprise AI security in protecting sensitive data...

Superheroes, Startups, and Security: Sohail's Path to Developer Advocacy at Okta

June 16, 2025

4 MIN READ

“Sometimes, all it takes is a spark of curiosity to ignite a lifelong journey.” - Unknown Hello OktaDev community 👋! Let me tell you a story – a story of dreams, passion, and the continuous pursuit of curiosity. My name is Sohail Pathan, and I’m thrilled to join Okta as a Senior Developer Advocate. It all started in Nagpur, a quaint city nestled in central India. As a child, I eagerly peered through my window,...