Authentication and Authorization Building Secure Digital Access
Authentication and Authorization Building Secure Digital Access
Authorization: Building
Secure Digital Access
This presentation explores the fundamentals of authentication and
authorization, covering key concepts, methods, and real-world
examples. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of building
secure digital access for your applications.
by FactZ
Understanding Authentication: Proving Who
You Are
Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of Authentication is essential for securing sensitive data,
a user or device. It ensures that the person or entity preventing unauthorized access, and maintaining the
accessing a system or resource is who they claim to be. integrity of your digital infrastructure. Think of it as a
digital doorman, checking IDs before granting entry.
Core Authentication Methods: Something You
Know, Have, or Are
Something You Know: Something You Have: Physical Something You Are: Biometrics
Passwords, PINs, security tokens, smart cards, mobile such as fingerprint scans, facial
questions, etc. devices, etc. recognition, iris scans, etc.
Deep Dive: Multi-Factor
Authentication (MFA)
Architecture
MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring users
to present multiple authentication factors.
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Strong Passwords Regular Updates
Encourage users to choose strong Keep your authentication and
passwords and enable password authorization systems up to date with
complexity requirements. the latest security patches and updates.
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Multi-Factor Authentication
Implement MFA whenever possible to
add an extra layer of security and
protect against unauthorized access.