
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…


