Authentication vs Authorization
Authentication vs Authorization
Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or entity.
It is about the confirmation that a person, organization, or system is indeed who they say they are.
Authorization is granting someone or something permission or access to a resource or system.
It is about the confirmation that a person, organization, or system is allowed to perform certain actions or access specific information.
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