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Kerberos authentication: The security answer for unsecured networks

Conference ·
OSTI ID:71684
Traditional authentication schemes do not properly address the problems encountered with today`s unsecured networks. Kerbmm developed by MIT, on the other hand is designed to operate in an open unsecured network, yet provide good authentication and security including encrypted session traffic. Basic Kerberos principles as well as experiences of the ESnet Authentication Pilot Project with Cross Realm. Authentication between four National Laboratories will also be described.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
71684
Report Number(s):
ANL/ECT/CP--85500; CONF-9505223--1; ON: DE95013434
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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