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Episode 28: Showing Your ID Is Not the Same as Opening the Door
Mia and Leo explain authentication vs authorization through an office building: showing ID at the front desk versus a keycard that opens only certain doors. Passwords, two-factor authentication, roles and permissions, login tokens, and the principle of least privilege — plus why confusing the two checks causes real security breaches.
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