Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 13

The primary service provided by Kerberos is which of the following?

Answer options

• A. non-repudiation
• B. confidentiality
• C. authentication
• D. authorization

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Kerberos primarily provides authentication services, allowing users to verify their identity securely. Non-repudiation relates to ensuring that a sender cannot deny sending a message, confidentiality pertains to keeping data secret, and authorization refers to granting access rights, which are not the main focus of Kerberos.