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Integrate PoP Mechanism under OAuth 2.0#1991

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Integrate PoP Mechanism under OAuth 2.0#1991
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@ZMelliti ZMelliti commented Feb 2, 2026

This Pull Request updates the OAuth2 reference sheet, specifically adding and clarifying Proof of Possession (PoP) mechanisms and the DPoP/mTLS comparison. The changes maintain the original structure and aim to improve readability and alignment with current security best practices.

This PR fixes issue #1962

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Pull request overview

This PR enhances the OAuth 2.0 cheat sheet by integrating comprehensive guidance on Proof of Possession (PoP) token mechanisms, specifically DPoP and mTLS. The updates improve security guidance by explaining when and why to use sender-constrained tokens versus bearer tokens, providing practical implementation details and comparison.

Changes:

  • Added terminology definitions for bearer tokens and PoP tokens with detailed descriptions
  • Integrated a comprehensive comparison section for DPoP (RFC 9449) and mTLS (RFC 8705) mechanisms
  • Added "When to Use PoP Tokens" guidance section with specific use cases
  • Updated existing recommendations to reference PoP mechanisms where appropriate
  • Enhanced references section with additional RFCs

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