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Kerberos

Application Layer — Authentication

Protocol Overview

Full Name Kerberos
Abbreviation Kerberos
OSI Layer Application Layer
Category Authentication
Default Port 88
RFC RFC 4120

About Kerberos

Network authentication protocol using tickets issued by a Key Distribution Center (KDC). Provides mutual authentication and single sign-on for enterprise environments. Core of Windows Active Directory.

Application Layer Authentication Port 88

Standards Reference

Kerberos is defined in RFC 4120, published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). RFCs are the official standards documents for internet protocols and are freely available for public review.

Related Protocols — Application Layer