From this image , Filter isn't a part of Spring framework. It mainpulates request and response. It can block the request from client and also block response before reach client.
Interceptor is similar to **Filter** but it will intercept request between **Dispatcher Servlet** and **Controller**
**Use Case Filter**
* Authentication
* Logging and auditing
**Use Case Interceptor**
* Detailed authorization checks
* Manipulating the Spring context or model
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