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