Kerberos - authentication protocol

At 4:30: A mistake: step 3: When the file server gets the token, it "decrypts" (not "encrypts") the token with the secret key shared with TGS.

In Greek mythology, Kerberos is a dog with three heads. But today I will not talk about the dog. Kerberos is an authentication protocol for client/server applications. I will demonstrate with an example how Kerberos works. Keep in mind, Kerberos implements private key encryption.

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[tanhazjustdancefanever]

This the best explanation about Kerberos I saw on youtube. This is coming from a senior systems engineer. Keep up the good work.

[rehm]

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[advaitOffsec]

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[humbertomacias]

Great explanation. Minor mistake was duly noted about decryption step between client and fileserver when decrypting the encrypted token granted by the Ticket Granting Server. Thanks!

[noobedits]

My goodness! This is the explanation that my brain is yearning for! Clear, concise and with the added bonus of flowing diagrams. Thank you Sunny! You really are a guiding light for my 30ish brain! ^_^

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Thank you Sunny. I am humbled by your noble giving heart. With your help, I passed my Network+ COMPTIA exam, and am now pursuing Security+ excellence. Your instructions are such a refreshment in a cruel world. Your help lifts us all; may more love bless your joy!

[mribrahimkhan]

At 4:30 A mistake: step 3: When the file server gets the token, it "decrypts" (not "encrypts") the token with the secret key shared with TGS.

[monetka]

Finally, this video made the meaning of Kerberos clear for me. The best explanation ever!

[utkarshagrawal]

WOW! after spending two hours of searching finally I got this. A very very clear video. Thanks for your efforts.

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[adrianvrouwenvelder]

Good explanation. I'm glad you corrected the error at 4:30 about step 3 (where you said "encrypt" instead of "decrypt"). That bit had me scratching my head until I read the comments.

[danasudheer]

Hi sir first of all thank u for your video..I have one question is that the Token from TGS is encrypted with the new secret key, then once files server receives the Token that will be "encrypted or de-crypted" from the file server with the shared key which has been sent by TGS? 4:29...

[AnFoldFunky]

That was truly brilliant, thanks for making this so easy to understand.

[nekilof-]

I really liked the visuals you provided. It really helped me understand the "three heads of Kerberos" (the three keys).

[dapoint]

Cannot be explained more simpler than this!! Very good work!! Thanks for uploading..

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This is a simple but yet granular and best explanation on Kerberos authentication context on YouTube. Thank you Sunny for making this videos.

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[_Arko]

And just like that, I understand in six minutes what I have been trying to understand for over 30 minutes. Sunny is the best!

[dgarcia]

Kerberos has been very difficult for me to comprehend, this helped so much. Thank you Sunny.