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Which of the following Kerberos components holds all us…

Which of the following Kerberos components holds all users’ and services’ cryptographic keys?

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A.
The Key Distribution Service

B.
The Authentication Service

C.
The Key Distribution Center

D.
The Key Granting Service

Explanation:
The Key Distribution Center (KDC) is the most important component within a Kerberos environment as it holds
all users’ and services’ secret keys.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Key Distribution Service is not a valid Kerberos term.
B: The authentication service is a part of the KDC that authenticates a principal. It does not hold all users’ and
services’ cryptographic keys
D: Key Granting Service is not a valid Kerberos term.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, pp. 209-213


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