Where does “Kerberos” come from?
Kerberos is the English name for the three-headed dog of Greek mythology, derived from Ancient Greek Κέρβερος, of unknown origin.
Kerberos (English): An authentication protocol using a central ticket server
Definitions
- An authentication protocol using a central ticket server
Ancestry of “Kerberos”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Κέρβερος | Cerberus |