ISC Exam Questions

Which of the following issues is NOT addressed by Kerberos?

Which of the following issues is NOT addressed by Kerberos?

A.
Availability

B.
Confidentiality

C.
Integrity

D.
Authentication

Explanation:
Kerberos is a trusted, third party authentication protocol that was developed under Project Athena at MIT. In
Greek mythology, Kerberos is a three-headed dog that guards the entrance to the Underworld. Using
symmetric key cryptography, Kerberos authenticates clients to other entities on a network of which a client
requires services.
Kerberos addresses the confidentiality and integrity of information. It does not address availability.
Incorrect Answers:
B: Kerberos does address confidentiality.
C: Kerberos does address integrity.
D: Kerberos does address authentication.

Krutz, Ronald L. and Russell Dean Vines, The CISSP and CAP Prep Guide: Mastering CISSP and CAP, Wiley
Publishing, Indianapolis, 2007, p. 78