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Nov 6 · 8 min read
Kerberos and Spnego authentication on Windows with Firefox

In Greek mythology, Kerberos, also called Cerberus, guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving. He is commonly described as a three-headed dog, a serpent’s tail, mane of snakes and a lion’s claws. In computer, Kerberos is an authentication protocol based on the exchange of tickets. Windows 2000 and later versions use Kerberos as its default authentication method. It is often used as a Single Sign On (SSO) solution or to authenticate not only users but also computer nodes and services…

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