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Dhanush kavin G
Dhanush kavin G

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How Certificate-Based Authentication Works: Explained with CAS++ and Smart Cards

Explain why secure authentication matters in enterprise systems.

Section 1: Overview of the System
Introduce the components: User, Smart Card, CA, CAS++ Server.

Mention that the goal is to authenticate the user securely.

πŸ”Ή Section 2: Step-by-Step Breakdown (Refer to the image)
Explain each of the 6 steps in the diagram:

User requests a certificate from CA.

Smart Card is released.

Certificate and user credentials sent to CAS++.

CAS++ requests validation from CA.

CA returns whether it's valid or not.

If valid, CAS++ issues Ticket Granting Cookie (TGC).

πŸ”Ή Section 3: Why It’s Secure
Role of encryption

Smart card security

TGC mechanism

πŸ”Ή Section 4: Real-World Usage
Enterprise login systems

Military, government, or bank authentication systems

πŸ”Ή Conclusion:
Summarize the importance of PKI, certificates, and smart cards in modern secure systems.

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