TACACS

TACACS definition - computer

(Terminal Access Controller Access Control System) An access control protocol used to authenticate a user logging into the network. TACACS is a simple username/password system. Extended TACACS (XTACACS) adds more intelligence in the server, and TACACS+ adds encryption and a challenge/response option. See challenge/response.



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