Learning Scala Web Development (Video 13)

This video tutorial covers the concept of authorization in web services and APIs, focusing on how it limits access to protected resources. It explains role-based access control, using Spray routing for authorization, and the HTTP protocol's support for authentication and authorization. The video concludes with a discussion on the importance of transport level security and introduces TLS and HTTPS as additional security measures.

What is the purpose of authorization in the context of web services?

How does spray routing support authentication and authorization?

What happens when a user tries to perform an action without sufficient permissions?

Explain the relationship between authentication and authorization.

What security risks are associated with stolen or intercepted credentials?