Authorization is the process of granting or denying access to resources based on user privileges. Once a user or a system logs in through authentication...

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Authorization controls what users can access after authentication, determining permissions based on roles, attributes, or policies. The article covers five main authorization models: RBAC (role-based), ABAC (attribute-based), DAC (discretionary), MAC (mandatory), and CBAC (context-based). Key challenges include managing complexity in large organizations, preventing privilege creep, and maintaining consistent policies across multi-cloud environments. Best practices emphasize least privilege access, just-in-time permissions, regular access reviews, and centralized policy enforcement to minimize security risks while maintaining operational efficiency.

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