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What is Kerberos?

Kerberos is a network authentication protocol designed to provide secure authentication over insecure networks. It uses symmetric key cryptography to enable secure exchange of credentials between clients and servers, ensuring that both parties can trust each other without transmitting passwords. Kerberos relies on a trusted third-party service called the Key Distribution Center (KDC) to authenticate users and grant them "tickets" for accessing resources on the network.

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