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What is the difference between authentication and authorization?
The correct answer is D. Authentication allows an engineer to identify who can connect to a router, and authorization is the. Authentication is the process of verifying who a user or system is (e.g., using a username/password, biometrics, or multi-factor authentication). It ensures that only authorized individuals can connect to a system, such as a router. Authorization occurs after authentication and d
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What is the difference between authentication and authorization?
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- AAuthorization is used by a server when the server needs to know exactly who is accessing
- BAuthorization allows an engineer to control the user access level privileges to the router, and
- CAuthentication is coupled with authorization so that the server knows who the requestor is, and
- DAuthentication allows an engineer to identify who can connect to a router, and authorization is the
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(29 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- D93% (27)
Explanation
Authentication is the process of verifying who a user or system is (e.g., using a username/password, biometrics, or multi-factor authentication). It ensures that only authorized individuals can connect to a system, such as a router. Authorization occurs after authentication and determines what actions or resources the authenticated user is allowed to access. It defines access control rules and permissions for different users or roles.
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