7 Key Differences Between Authentication and Authorization
September 10, 2024 ⚊ 1 Min read ⚊ Views 19 ⚊ EDUCATION
Authentication confirms your identity, usually through credentials like passwords or biometric data, answering “Who are you?” Authorization, on the other hand, determines your access rights and permissions within a system, answering “What can you do?” Authentication is about verifying identity, while authorization is about controlling access and privileges.
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