Re: Issues With Auth Component

> > Auth is NOT Access Control, It is simply authentication.
>
> No need to go rushing towards ACL.
>
> http://book.cakephp.org/view/1275/authorize
>
> $this->Auth->authorize = 'controller'; is a very acceptable
> configuration for authorisation, hence why it is probably the most
> commonly used.
>
> I find ACL overkill for most situations and many other people at
> CakeFest felt the same, although in the interests of fairness, a lot
> of people also confirmed they use ACL all the time.
I agree with Paul, I actually don't use ACL on any of my projects as
the authorize by controller action is sufficient for my projects and
easier to maintain. I should have been clearer on my comment of "if
you don't really need full ACL". Thanks for pointing out the book ref.

Morgan

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