Open Authorization (OAuth): An open-standard protocol for granting access to resources without sharing the user’s credentials. It is used to securely authenticate and authorize users to access online services and applications. Examples of where it is used include in the login process for social media platforms and in the access to third-party applications through a user’s Google or Facebook account.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D2: Access Controls
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