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DEFINITION: Kerberos is a secure method for authenticating a request for a service in a computer network. Kerberos was developed in the Athena Project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The name is taken from Greek mythology; Kerberos was a three-headed dog who guarded the gates of Hades. Kerberos lets a user request an encrypted "ticket" from an authentication process that can then be used … Kerberos definition sponsored by SearchSecurity.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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Leverage Active Directory with Kerberos to Eliminate HTTP Password

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WHITE PAPER: This paper will discuss the workings and benefits of Kerberos, focusing on its single sign-on capabilities, its multipronged security, and its ease of use.

Posted: 17 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008