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title: Authorization
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# Authorization

This guide covers concepts, implementation procedures, and customization techniques for working with the authorization features of PingAM.

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#### [Authorization](what-is-authz-decision.html)

Learn how AM determines access according to policies.

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#### [Create policies](policies.html)

Define resources, and protect them by creating authorization policies.

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#### [What is transactional authorization?](transactional-authorization.html)

Use transactional authorization to require additional authorization.

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#### [Dynamic OAuth 2.0 Scopes](oauth2-authorization.html)

Learn how to grant OAuth 2.0 scopes dynamically.

## Name changes for ForgeRock products

Product names changed when ForgeRock became part of Ping Identity.

The following name changes have been in effect since early 2024:

| Old name                      | New name                        |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| ForgeRock Identity Cloud      | PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud |
| ForgeRock Access Management   | PingAM                          |
| ForgeRock Directory Services  | PingDS                          |
| ForgeRock Identity Management | PingIDM                         |
| ForgeRock Identity Gateway    | PingGateway                     |
| ForgeRock Identity Platform   | Ping Advanced Identity Software |

Learn more about the name changes in [New names for ForgeRock products](https://support.pingidentity.com/s/article/New-names-for-ForgeRock-products) in the Knowledge Base.