Definitions for "Extensible Authentication Protocol"
Keywords:  eap, kerberos, smart, ppp, rfc
Described in RFC 2284, abbreviated as EAP.
An authentication protocol that supports multiple authentication methods, such as Kerberos, passwords, or smart cards. Cisco's authentication protocol, LEAP, is based on EAP, an extension to PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol).
An IETF standard that establishes an authentication protocol for network access. Many authentication methods, including passwords, certificates, and smart cards, work within this framework.