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Authentication vs Authorization

Choose the best answer for: auth concepts
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  1. 1Authentication checks permissions while identity is implied
  2. 2Authorization verifies identity before granting any access
  3. 3They are identical and the two terms can be used loosely
  4. 4Authentication verifies identity; authorization checks permissions

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