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Raihanul Islam Sharif
Raihanul Islam Sharif

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Authorization vs authentication

"Authentication" refers to the process of verifying the identity of a user, system, or entity. It ensures that the claimed identity matches the actual identity. "Authorization," on the other hand, comes after authentication and involves granting or denying access rights or permissions to resources based on the authenticated identity's privileges. In simpler terms, authentication confirms who you are, while authorization determines what you're allowed to do.

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