Authentication is a critical step to verify the identity of users and systems accessing our platform, ensuring they have the appropriate permissions under our Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) framework. By authenticating, users and applications are granted access to specific resources and APIs based on their assigned roles and privileges. This process safeguards sensitive data, maintains compliance, and ensures that only authorized entities can perform actions or retrieve information. Authentication is the gateway to secure and controlled interactions with our system, enabling seamless yet protected access to its features and functionalities.