Password Authentication Protocol (PAP): Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) is an authentication protocol that sends usernames and passwords as plaintext and is therefore considered insecure by modern standards. PAP is susceptible to eavesdropping and interception, as the credentials are not encrypted. It’s typically used in legacy or less secure environments where more secure authentication methods are not feasible.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D2: Access Controls
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