Security+ Study Guide
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- KDC
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See Key Distribution Center.
- KEA
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See Key Exchange Algorithm.
- Kerberos
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Named after the three-headed guard dog who stood at the gates of Hades in Greek mythology, Kerberos is an authentication scheme that uses "tickets" (unique keys) embedded within messages.
- key distribution center
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An organization/facility that generates keys for users.
- key escrow agency
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An agency that performs the storing of keys for the purpose of law enforcement access.
- key exchange algorithm
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A method of offering mutual authentication and establishing data encryption keys.
- key generation
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The act of creating keys for use by users.
- key suspension
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The temporary deferment of a key for a period of time (such as a for leave of absence).
- key/certificate life cycle
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The relationship of key processes during the entire life of the key.
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