NCSA Kerberos Distribution

The NCSA Kerberos Distribution is a software package that provides secure authentication and authorization services for networked computer systems. Developed by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), this distribution is designed to work across a wide range of platforms and operating systems.

The software uses a trusted third-party authentication mechanism to enable users to securely access networked resources, such as files and applications. It is a widely used technology in enterprise environments, allowing administrators to centrally manage user accounts and ensure secure access to network resources.

With the NCSA Kerberos Distribution, users are required to provide authentication credentials only once during a session, reducing the need for multiple logins and improving overall security. Access to network resources is also controlled based on user permissions granted by administrators.

The distribution includes both a client-side application, which allows users to access Kerberos-secured resources, and a server-side application, which manages user authentication and authorization requests. It is available for free download and use under an open source license.