* Difference between authorization and authentication.

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Authentication verifies the identity of a user, while authorization determines what actions they are allowed to perform.

Authentication confirms the identity of a user through credentials like username and password.
Authorization determines the access rights and permissions of a user after they have been authenticated.
Authentication is the process of logging in, while authorization is the process of granting or denying access to resources.
Authentication ensures that a user is who they claim to be, while authorization controls what they can do once authenticated.
Examples of authentication include entering a username and password, using biometric data like fingerprints, or using a security token.
Examples of authorization include granting read-only access to a user, allowing write access to a specific folder, or giving administrative privileges.

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Authentication :-

Authorization :-

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