Authentication vs Authorization
what is difference b/w authentication and authorization ?
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Pegasystems Inc.
IN
In General terminology
When you log on to a PC with a user name and password you are authenticating. Authorization is the process of verifying that you have access to something. Gaining access to a resource (e.g. directory on a hard disk) because the permissions configured on it allow you access is authorization
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
AU
In simple terms,
Authentication confirms who you are. (By using, username and password, two-way authentication like token and passcode, biometrics and certifications )
https://community.pega.com/introduction-authentication
Authorization is the process to confirm what you are authorized to perform. (Role-based and Policy-based access controls)