Authentication and Authorization Flashcards by Samantha Koleowo | Brainscape

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What is authentication?

A

Proving a person is who they say they are

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What is an example of authentication?

A

A password
ID (drivers license)

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What is authorization?

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Deciding what the person can see/do/where they can go
Determines level of access or permissions they have

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