Explore the concept of intent-based access control in this 23-minute talk from the Open Source Cafe series. Dive into the importance of access control, distinguishing between user-to-service and service-to-service access. Learn about securing services using a zero-trust approach and discover why network policies may not be the optimal solution for access control. Examine the innovative concept of client intents and see a practical demonstration of the intents operator through a real-life example. Gain insights into the future direction of networking and authorization strategies, and understand why developers should be particularly interested in these advancements for better service security and management.