Authentication vs Authorization

Authentication and authorization are two critical components of access control in modern businesses. Authentication verifies a user's identity before granting access to resources, while authorization determines the actions a verified user can perform within a system. Both processes play essential roles in maintaining security and privacy by ensuring that only authorized users with appropriate permissions can access sensitive information. Despite their similarities, authentication and authorization serve distinct purposes and occur at different stages of the access control process.

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