AuthN vs AuthZ Explained
Differentiate between authentication (who are you?) and authorization (what can you do?), the cornerstones of secure access.
Secure Access: The Foundation
Every login and every protected feature runs a security check behind the scenes. It rests on two ideas: authentication and authorization.
AuthN vs AuthZ: The Core
Think of a building: first you prove who you are, then your role decides which rooms you can enter. That's authentication (AuthN) versus authorization (AuthZ).