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== Key concepts of the GSSAPI ==
;Name :A binary string that labels a security principal (i.e. user or service program) - see [[access control]] and [[identity (object-oriented programming)|identity]]. For example, [[Kerberos (protocol)|Kerberos]] uses names like ''user@REALM'' for users and ''service/hostname@REALM'' for programs.
;[[Credentials]] :Information that proves a name. May be used by an entity to act as that principal. Typically this is a secret cryptographic key.
;Context :The state of one end of the authenticating/authenticated [[protocol (computing)|protocol]]. Provides a [[secure channel]] when established.
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