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Authorization is a fundamental security concept that determines whether a user or system is permitted to perform a specific action or access a particular resource. It is distinct from authentication, which verifies the identity of a user or system. Once a user's identity is confirmed through authentication, authorization then checks their credentials against predefined rules or policies to grant or deny access.
This process typically involves a set of rules, often referred to as an access control policy. These
Authorization mechanisms can be implemented in various ways. Role-based access control (RBAC) is a common model