Review of network authentication based on Kerberos protocol

الملخص EN

Today, one of the most common things in networks and resource sharing is the need for distributed data systems that include many servers which can be distributed or centralized as well as many customers who are satisfied with the services provided.

In this environment, network connections have been supported by multiple devices and terminals to help for all broad sharing medium.

Therefore, both user information and server resources need to be protected.

Authentication is a crucial solution to achieve the required security and protection of services from denial.

Without knowing the identity of the client who are requesting an operation, it is difficult to decide whether to allow the operation or refusal.

Using of the classic authentication protocol can be considered as unsuitable idea especially with distributed systems architecture and networks.

Attackers can monitor traffic, find out and grab passwords from their rightful owners.

For this reason, the need for strong authentication methods has become quite significant to disallow attackers from detecting passwords.

Depending Kerberos authentication system is well suited for authenticating users in facing such challenges.