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Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol

nounid 1793·updated May 9, 2026
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The Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol uses a challenge/response authentication mechanism where the response varies every challenge to prevent replay attacks.

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Credential85%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

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CHAP
plural
Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocols
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Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol's
pluralpossessive
Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocols'

Framework definitions

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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The Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol uses a challenge/response authentication mechanism where the response varies every challenge to prevent replay attacks.
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
The Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol uses a challenge/response authentication mechanism where the response varies every challenge to prevent replay attacks.
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