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| The security framework permits authentication of connecting components and authorization of operations for all communicating components of the cluster. |
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| - **[Security Implementation Introduction and Overview](implementing_security.html)** |
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| Encryption, SSL secure communication, authentication, and authorization help to secure the cluster. |
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| - **[Security Detail Considerations](security_audit_overview.html)** |
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| This section gathers discrete details in one convenient location to better help you assess and configure the security of your environment. |
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| - **[Enable Security with Property Definitions](enable_security.html)** |
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| - **[Authentication](authentication_overview.html)** |
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| A cluster using authentication bars malicious peers or clients, and deters inadvertent access to its cache. |
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| - **[Authorization](authorization_overview.html)** |
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| Client operations on a cache server can be restricted or completely blocked based on the roles and permissions assigned to the credentials submitted by the client. |
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| - **[Post Processing of Region Data](post_processing.html)** |
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| - **[SSL](ssl_overview.html)** |
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| SSL protects your data in transit between applications. |
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