Practice - Authentication vs. Authorization
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Practice Questions
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Define authentication in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider login methods.
What does authorization determine?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens after logging in.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of authentication?
💡 Hint: Identify the process used when a user logs in.
True or False: Authorization decides what resources a user can access based on their identity.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what happens after authentication.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a user authentication system for a web application that incorporates OAuth 2.0 and MFA. Outline how users would register and log in.
💡 Hint: Think about multi-step verification processes.
Evaluate a scenario in which an application lacks proper authorization controls. Discuss potential vulnerabilities and solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of improper access control.
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