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Kerberos Subprotocols

The Kerberos protocol is composed of three subprotocols.

SubprotocolMeaning

Authentication Service Exchange

In this subprotocol, the Key Distribution Center (KDC) gives the client a logon session key and a ticket-granting ticket (TGT).

Ticket-Granting Service Exchange

In this subprotocol, the KDC distributes a service session key and a ticket for the service.

Client/Server Exchange

In this subprotocol, the client presents the ticket for admission to a service.

 

 

 

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