How authentication protocols work Choosing an authentication protocol is one of the most important decisions when designing a RADIUS ecosystem. There are a variety of authentication protocols to choose from, each with their own set of... Network Security Protocols
PAP vs CHAP. Is PAP less secure? One of the most common questions about RADIUS security asks “Is PAP secure?” The usual answer is “no”, which is (in our opinion) seriously misleading. A better answer is “Here’s a comparison of PAP an... Network Security Best Practices Network Security Protocols
Is PAP secure? A common misconception is that PAP is less secure than other authentication protocols such as CHAP, MS-CHAP, or EAP-MSCHAP(v2). This perception arises because of a misunderstanding of how PAP is actua... Network Security Best Practices Network Security Protocols
MS-CHAP is dead While MS-CHAP has been used since 1998, it uses DES encryption which was deprecated in 2002. Attacks on MS-CHAP itself have been known since 2006, and those attacks have only gotten better over time. ... Network Security Best Practices Network Security Protocols
BlastRADIUS Vulnerability Threatens Corporate Networks and Cloud – InkBridge Networks Guides Organizations Through the Fix FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jana Sedivy InkBridge Networks JSedivy@InkBridgeNetworks.com inkbridgenetworks.com [OTTAWA, CANADA]: The BlastRADIUS vulnerability announced July 9 by cybersecurity researchers i... Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
Network authentication protocols: compatibility between systems and methods In many network configurations, there will be some transactions for which the RADIUS server will not perform the authentication itself, but simply pass credentials to a third-party system and rely on ... Network Security Protocols
Authentication: Is it really you? RADIUS security is composed of three components: authentication, authorization, and accounting. These three links in the RADIUS security chain are often referred to by their acronym, “AAA”. The first ... Network Security Protocols
How to configure a RADIUS server Even though clients may prefer to configure their own system, some clients are unsure of how to configure a RADIUS server. Although the process can be complex, clients can learn how to setup a RADIUS ... Network Security Best Practices
How a RADIUS server works A RADIUS server utilizes a central database to authenticate remote users. RADIUS functions as a client-server protocol, authenticating each user with a unique encryption key when access is granted. Ho... Network Security Protocols
How Does RADIUS Authentication Work? RADIUS authentication starts when the user requests access to a network resource through the Remote Access Server (RAS). The user submits a username and a password, which are encrypted by the RADIUS s... Network Security Protocols