Glossary: Endpoint, Application and Email Security
EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)
Also written: EAP method
The framework for the sign-in messages used in 802.1X. The EAP method chosen, such as EAP-TLS or PEAP, decides what proves identity.
Where the book teaches it
Related terms
EAP-TLSPEAP (Protected EAP)EAP-TTLSEAPOL (EAP over LAN)802.1X