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challenge handshake authentication protocol (CHAP)
An authentication protocol that protects against eavesdropping by encrypting the user name and password. See also Password Authentication Protocol.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Software
- Category: Globalization software service
- Company: IBM
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