Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP): Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP) is an authentication protocol that encapsulates Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) within an encrypted and authenticated Transport Layer Security (TLS) tunnel. It is used to enhance the security of wireless networks and VPNs by ensuring that client credentials are transmitted securely over potentially vulnerable or untrusted networks.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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