How authentication protocols work Choosing an authentication protocol is one of the most important decisions when designing a RADIUS ecosystem. There are a variety of authentication protocols to choose from, each with their own set of... Network Security Protocols
PAP vs CHAP: A complete security comparison PAP and CHAP are both RADIUS authentication protocols, but they trade off security in opposite places. PAP transmits passwords between the customer and the NAS in the clear, while allowing passwords t... Network Security Protocols
Is PAP secure? A complete analysis of PAP authentication security PAP is secure when used correctly. Despite the common claim that PAP sends passwords in clear text, in practice PAP passwords are encrypted by the RADIUS shared secret before transmission, and can be ... Network Security Protocols