Which of the following Kerberos components holds all users' and services' cryptographic keys?

The correct answer is C. The Key Distribution Center. The Key Distribution Center (KDC) holds all users' and services' cryptographic keys. It provides authentication services, as well as key distribution functionality. The Authentication Service is the part of the KDC that authenticates a principal. The Key Distribution Service…

Submitted by ashley.k· Apr 18, 2026Access Controls

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AThe Key Distribution Service
BThe Authentication Service
CThe Key Distribution Center
DThe Key Granting Service

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A
2% (1)
B
5% (2)
C
91% (39)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

The Key Distribution Center (KDC) holds all users' and services' cryptographic keys. It provides authentication services, as well as key distribution functionality. The Authentication Service is the part of the KDC that authenticates a principal. The Key Distribution Service and Key Granting Service are distracters and are not defined Kerberos components.

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