Describe authentication and authorization in cybersecurity

  • Module
  • 6 Units
Beginner
Business Owner
Business User
Student
Azure
Microsoft 365

Secure authentication and authorization are a cornerstone of protecting against cybersecurity threats. Learn about common identity-based attacks, different authentication methods, and ways to protect against unauthorized access.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Define authentication.
  • Describe common authentication-based attacks.
  • Describe authorization security techniques.

Prerequisites

None

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