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kerberos

Kerberos is a computer-network authentication protocol that works on the basis of tickets to allow nodes communicating over a non-secure network to prove their identity to one another in a secure manner. Its designers aimed it primarily at a client-server model, and it provides mutual authentication—both the user and the server verify each other's identity. Kerberos protocol messages are protected against eavesdropping and replay attacks.

Kerberos builds on symmetric-key cryptography and requires a trusted third party, and optionally may use public-key cryptography during certain phases of authentication. Kerberos uses UDP port 88 by default.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerberos_(protocol)#Drawbacks_and_limitations

Glossary

  • AS: Authentication Server
  • KDC: Key Distribution Center
  • SPN: Service Principal Name
  • TGS: Ticket Granting Server