Authorization and authentication are two fundamental concepts in cybersecurity that play a crucial role in controlling access to systems, networks, and sensitive information. While they are related, they serve different purposes in ensuring the security and integrity of digital resources.
Common authentication methods include Password-based authentication, Multi-factor authentication (MFA, Biometric authentication and Certificate-based authentication.
Authorization, on the other hand, is the process of granting or denying access rights and privileges to authenticated users or entities. It determines what actions or resources an authenticated user can access, modify, or perform within a system or network. Authorization is typically based on predefined rules, permissions, or roles that dictate the level of access granted to different users or user groups.
Authorization can be implemented through various methods, including Role-based access control (RBAC), Attribute-based access control (ABAC), Rule-based access control and Mandatory access control (MAC)