TACACS
Terminal Access Controller Access Control System
(pronounced: tack-ax)
Developed by Cisco Systems, it is standard security protocol used in authenticating the identity of a computer or device seeking remote access to privileged data (such as that behind a firewall). Its improved version (TACACS+) provides full services (authentication, authorization, and accounting) of an AAA Server for e-commerce.
See also : specifications
NetLingo Classification: Net Technology
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