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OAuth2 & OpenID Connect Deep Dive · Lesson

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).

All lessons in this course

  1. AuthN vs AuthZ Explained
  2. Evolution of Identity Management
  3. Basic Security Concepts & Terminology
  4. Authentication Factors & Multi-Factor Auth
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