.KEYTAB File Extension
- Developer by: MIT
- Category: Data Files
What are .KEYTAB files and how to open them?
Can't open .KEYTAB file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .KEYTAB file.
What is a .KEYTAB file extension?
.KEYTAB file extension is created by MIT. .KEYTAB has been classified as Data Files.
.KEYTAB is Kerberos Keytab File
Keytab file created and used by Kerberos, a network authentication protocol; contains pairs of Kerberos principals along with an encrypted copy of that principal's key.
The KEYTAB file is used to authenticate a principal on a host to Kerberos without any user interaction or having to store a password in a plain text file. The file is encrypted but should be secured well because whoever has access to the file can act as that principal.
Kerberos provides authentication tools and secret-key cryptography to secure communications by client/server applications. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has made a free implementation of the protocol available in source form. The protocol is also available in a variety of commercial products.
Common KEYTAB Filenames
krb5.keytab - Keytab file used by a Kerberos server machine to authenticate the Key Distribution Center (KDC) network service.
List of all softwares that can open the Kerberos Keytab File