Essays on Authenticators

IEEE 802.1X Standard and EAP Authentication Schemes

Abstract Authentication risks are common reasons why network users are left frustrated when attackers exploit vulnerabilities. With increasing number of network attackers, there is a necessity for reliance on authentication technologies that offer the greatest efficiency in terms of denying access to unauthorized users. IEEE 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol play a major part in mitigating authentication risks including providing a framework for handling issues such as changing of password by attackers, strong credentials in unprotected networks and the risk of re-using a single password for a longer-than-safe duration.

Introduction

Whenever cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in systems, users often suffer a ...

Introduction:

As information technologies evolved and became more important for business and home use, users demanded for ways of directly connecting to systems in different locations. From large internet service providers, operators of bulletin board systems, to businesses getting critical data to road warriors in a timely manner, remote system access and networks became critical services that administrators were required to provide. However, it was necessary to ensure that only authorized users could access the provider’s resources, they could only access the resources they needed, and the administrators could track the users’ activities and access time for purposes of ensuring ...