What is Key distribution center?
In [[cryptography]], a '''key distribution center''' ('''KDC''') is part of a [[cryptosystem]] intended to minimize the risks of exchanging [[key (cryptography)|key]]s and [[shared secret]]s. KDCs often operate in systems when some users may have permission to use certain [[resource]]s at some times but not at any times. *'''Benefits:''' Easier key distribution and [[scalability]]. *'''Drawbacks:''' A KDC can become a [[single point of failure]] and every user must trust the KDC [[administrator]]s ==Other websites== * [http://www.zeroshell.net/eng/kerberos/Kerberos-operation/ Kerberos 5 KDC operation] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317034215/http://www.zeroshell.net/eng/kerberos/Kerberos-operation/ |date=2012-03-17 }} {{math-stub}} [[Category:Computer networking]] [[Category:Cryptography]]