Kerberos and RADIUS are both protocols used for authentication and access control in network environments, but they serve different purposes and have distinct features.

Kerberos

Kerberos is a network authentication protocol designed to provide strong authentication for client-server applications. It uses cryptographic keys to validate clients and servers within a network. The protocol is openly available and widely used in various products.

Key Features of Kerberos:

• High Security: Kerberos uses both symmetric and asymmetric encryption to ensure secure authentication.

• Mutual Authentication: Both the client and server verify each other's identity.

• Single Sign-On (SSO): Users can access multiple resources without re-entering their credentials.

• Cross-Platform: Kerberos can be used across different systems and applications.

• Intrusion Prevention: It helps prevent various types of intrusion attacks.

RADIUS