Authentication and Authorization
Authentication and authorization stand as pivotal security components within software systems, networks, and applications. They play a crucial role in mitigating risks previously identified in the earlier chapters of the software development process. They work together to ensure that the users or entities accessing a system are who they claim to be and that they have the appropriate permissions to perform specific actions.
In this chapter, we’re going to cover authentication and authorization by looking at the following main topics:
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Security models
- Single sign-on and open authorization
- Example of enterprise implementation
After completing this chapter, you will be able to differentiate between authentication and authorization, along with having the ability to implement some standard methods for implementing both.
