Types of Authentication Server
- RADIUS Server: Stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. It’s widely used for network access, managing authentication, authorization, and accounting in internet services.
- LDAP Server: Lightweight Directory Access Protocol servers manage and access distributed directory information services, primarily used in organizational environments for storing user identities.
- TACACS+ Server: Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus is used for remote authentication and helps in controlling access to computer networks and combines authentication and authorization.
- Kerberos Server: Provides strong authentication for client/server applications by using secret-key cryptography and a trusted third-party approach.
- SAML Provider: Security Assertion Markup Language providers facilitate single sign-on (SSO) by allowing users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple software systems.
- OAuth Server: Enables authorization flows for web and desktop applications, allowing them to access server resources on behalf of the user.
- NTLM Server: NT LAN Manager is a suite of Microsoft security protocols that provides authentication, integrity, and confidentiality to users.
What is an Authentication Server? Working and Types
An authentication server controls the operations that allow access to a network, application, or system. Before connecting to a server, users have to verify their identity. An authentication server performs this complex task. Authentication servers can be embedded within switches, specialized computers, or network servers.