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This video differentiates authorization and authentication and details how the authentication process works.

This video differentiates authorization and authentication and details how the authentication process works.

Authentication and authorization are different processes to protect your system, and they can be used together for optimal security. Authentication validates the identity of the user, while authorization grants permissions to the user. You will learn about the differences between these processes, with a focus on how authentication works, in this video.

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