Webhooks: mTLS support
You can now secure your webhookWebhook An automated notification sent from Codat to your application when specific events occur, such as when data syncs complete or connections change status. consumers with two-way authentication in the Portal.
What's new?
We’re excited to introduce mutual TLS (mTLS) support for webhookWebhook An automated notification sent from Codat to your application when specific events occur, such as when data syncs complete or connections change status. consumers in the Codat Portal.
Mutual TLS is an authentication protocol that ensures both the client and server verify each other’s identities before establishing a secure connectionConnection A link between a Codat company and a data source (like an accounting platform). Each connection represents authorized access to pull or push data from that platform.. Unlike standard TLS, which only authenticates the server, mTLS enforces two-way authentication using client certificates. This offers the following benefits:
- Enhanced security: mTLS prevents unauthorized access by requiring both parties to authenticate.
- Compliance & trust: mTLS strengthens security measures for businesses handling sensitive financial data.
- Reduced risk: mTLS helps prevent man-in-the-middle attacks and unauthorized webhookWebhook An automated notification sent from Codat to your application when specific events occur, such as when data syncs complete or connections change status. consumption.
With this update, you can now configure mTLS directly in the Portal, ensuring that only authorized clients can receive and process webhookWebhook An automated notification sent from Codat to your application when specific events occur, such as when data syncs complete or connections change status. events securely.
Who is this relevant for?
Any client looking to increase security around webhookWebhook An automated notification sent from Codat to your application when specific events occur, such as when data syncs complete or connections change status. integrations, particularly those in regulated industries or handling sensitive financial data.
How to get started?
Setting up mTLS for your webhookWebhook An automated notification sent from Codat to your application when specific events occur, such as when data syncs complete or connections change status. consumers is quick and straightforward. For a step-by-step guide, check out our documentation on configuring mTLS for webhook consumers.