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Old 11-27-2008, 01:03 AM   #1
vijith2k2
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Question how many types of authentication methods are there in linux?

I am trying to learn more on linux security

I want to know how many authentication methods are there in linux and the security vulnerabilities of those authentication methods.

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Old 11-27-2008, 07:34 PM   #2
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Hmm,

Kerberos
LDAP
RADIUS
TACACS+
PAM (I think this is a more of a front end).
I think there are others ... Securid ...


You will have to read up on each to figure out more details ... I would suggest getting a book on Security.
 
  


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