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Challenge and Reply Authentication

Challenge and Reply Authentication: Prearranged procedure in which a subject requests authentication of another and the latter establishes validity with a…

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Prearranged procedure in which a subject requests authentication of another and the latter establishes validity with a correct reply.

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Prearranged procedure in which a subject requests authentication of another and the latter establishes validity with a correct reply. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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