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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
OAuth scopes define the specific permissions and access rights granted to a client application by a resource owner when authorizing access to protected resources.
OAuth Scopes Definition: OAuth scopes define the specific permissions and access rights granted to a client application by a resource owner when authorizing access to protected resources.
OAuth scopes define the specific permissions or access levels requested by a client application when making a request to an OAuth-protected resource. Scopes limit what actions a client can perform and what resources it can access. By specifying scopes, OAuth enhances security by ensuring that only authorized actions and data access are allowed for a particular client.
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