Network protocols can be classified by the OSI layer where they operate. Computer Network Protocols by OSI Layer This section informs lists computer network protocols by their OSI layer. OSI layer are, in incremental order: Data Link OSI Layer Protocols…
This post contains web-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) protocols. OpenID allows to use an account from another service. List of Web-based IAM Protocols Web-based Many of these protocols are used in combination to achieve Single Sign-on (SSO) or federation.…
This post summarizes Authentication, Authorization and Accountability (AAA) protocols or AAA network protocols. Do not confuse the AAA protocols with the authentication protocols like EAP, CHAP and PAP. Authentication protocols works in the OSI layers 2 and 3, and AAA…
This post presents some aspects related to electronic mail (email or e-mail) protocols. Email Operational Protocols STMP An open relay is an insecure SMTP server that does not authenticate sneders before accepting and relaying email and are typically quickly exploited…
This post summarizes transport layer protocols. List of Transport Layer Protocols Transport Layer Protocols: TCP and UDP are the main transport protocols of the TCP/IP framework. You can find a list of popular TCP and UDP ports on this post.…
This post summarizes gateway protocols or routing protocols on computer networks. All of them are within OSI layer 3. List of Network Routing Protocols Overall list of network routing protocols: The two main categories of network routing protocols are: Interior…
This post summarizes the most common Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols. VPN Protocols VPN (Virtual Private Network) protocols: RADIUS AAA protocol can also establish a VPN. PPTP Deprecated Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a legacy solution, and it…
Encryption algorithms: Encryption protocols: Wi-Fi security modes: Authentication options supported by WPA, WPA2 and WPA3: PSK is the use of a static fixed password or authentication. ENT enables the leveraging of and existing AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting) service to…