User Authentication and Authorization

Welcome to our tutorial on user authentication and authorization. In this article, we will explore the concept of logging in as a specific user with a username of 2173515.

User authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user before granting access to their account or resources. Authorization, on the other hand, refers to the control over access granted by a system or application based on the role or permissions of that user. In this context, attempting to log in as a specific user with a username of 2173515 is an example of using authentication and authorization mechanisms.

User Credentials

When logging in to an online service or system, you typically enter your username and password. These credentials are used to authenticate the identity of the user and grant access to their account.

User Authentication Protocols

There are several authentication protocols that can be used for user authentication, including:

• Login using a username and password (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Using a password manager to securely store credentials
• Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) with an additional verification step

User Authorization Models

The authorization model refers to the control over access granted by a system or application based on the role or permissions of that user. There are several authorization models, including:

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
• Discretionary Access Control (DAC)

Example: Attempting to Log in as Refsgaardhartmann06

In this example, we will attempt to log in to the Milkyway platform using our username 2173515. Please note that this is a fictional example and should not be attempted in real-life scenarios.

https://milkyway.cs.rpi.edu/milkyway/show_user.php?userid=2173515