diff --git a/docs/source/operators/security.rst b/docs/source/operators/security.rst
index 04568cb80f..d89ba4adcb 100644
--- a/docs/source/operators/security.rst
+++ b/docs/source/operators/security.rst
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ as all requests requiring _authorization_ must first complete _authentication_.
 Identity Providers
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-The :class:`.IdentityProvider` class is responsible for the "authorization" step,
+The :class:`.IdentityProvider` class is responsible for the "authentication" step,
 identifying the user making the request,
 and constructing information about them.