Dec. 12, 2023, 12:36 p.m. | Ege Aytin

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The widespread accessibility of applications introduces a significant security challenge - the risk of unauthorized access to the valuable data and resources. Having robust application security in place can help prevent this security challenge.


In this article, we'll cover over two important components of Identity and Access Management (IAM) - Authentication and Authorization and explain the differentiation between them.


These components form the bedrock of Identity and Access Management (IAM), ensuring that users are who they claim to be and …

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