Daily Term: Authorization

Authorization

Authorization determines what a user or system is allowed to do after authentication, based on their permissions. For example, in a web app, a regular user might be authorized to view data, while an admin can edit it. Authorization often uses role-based access control (RBAC) or attribute-based access control (ABAC). It ensures least privilege and security but requires careful management to avoid granting excessive permissions.

Date: 2025-07-16

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Previous Terms

Authentication

Verifying the identity of a user or system.

Date: 2025-07-15

Salting

Adding random data to hashes for security.

Date: 2025-07-14