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Glossary Term Authentication Protocol

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What is Authentication Protocol?

Rules for verifying user identity

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Understanding Authentication Protocol

A set of rules and procedures used to verify the identity of users attempting to access a system or network, such as Kerberos, LDAP, or SAML, establishing trusted communications in untrusted environments.

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