Chapter 1: Security Concepts  Public-key cryptography

Chapter 1: Security Concepts

Authentication and authorization

Authentication means that an entity’s (person, client, or server) identity has been verified to either a server or a client. In contrast, authorization means that an entity has permission to use a resource or file. An entity must be authenticated before it can be authorized to use a resource or file. This book describes authentication and authorization services provided for:





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