4.2. What is Authorization?

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is authorization?

   Hint

   Remember, it's not about proving identity.

2. 2.

   What comes first, authentication or authorization?

   Hint

   Think of the sequence in gaining access.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of authorization?

   • To verify identity
   • To grant access rights
   • To create user accounts

   Hint

   Think about what authorization does in a system.

4. 4.

   True or False: Authorization comes before authentication.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the sequence of events.

5. 5.

   Design a secure authorization framework for an online banking application. Include considerations for different user types.

   Hint

   Think about user permissions for sensitive actions.

6. 6.

   A company faces a scenario where a former employee still has access to sensitive data. How did this happen and what could have been done?

   Hint

   Consider access management protocols.