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Authentication vs Kerberos - What's the difference?

authentication | kerberos |

As a noun authentication

is something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something.

As a proper noun kerberos is

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authentication

English

Noun

(en noun) (wikipedia authentication)
  • something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something
  • (computing) proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network
  • a hallmark or assay-mark on a piece of metalwork

    • kerberos

    English

    (wikipedia Kerberos)

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • An authentication protocol using a central ticket server.