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API Authorization Patterns

Choose authZ patterns

API authorization patterns include RBAC, ABAC, and policy engines; choose and centralize to keep rules consistent and auditable.

Select a Model

Use RBAC for simple roles; ABAC/policies for richer context.

Centralize

Keep rules in one place; reuse across services.

Audit

Log decisions and review roles/attributes regularly.

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