Can you explain what is meant by the authorization process in a security system?

Authorization is the process of verifying a user's or system's rights to access certain resources or perform specific operations after the user has been authenticated (i.e., their identity has been confirmed).

Example:

1. The user enters a login and password — authentication occurs.
2. After successful authentication, the system checks what actions are permitted for this user (e.g., viewing data, editing).
3. If the rights are available, access is granted; if not, access is denied.

Thus, authorization answers the question "What can the user do?" and ensures system security by restricting access to resources.