Overview#

Mutual Authentication is an Authentication Method where both sides (Typically a client and Server) MUST perform Authentication to each other.

TLS Client Authentication#

TLS Client Authentication is when the the client (browser) uses a certificate to authenticate itself during the TLS Full Handshake within the CertificateRequest.

More Information#

There might be more information for this subject on one of the following:

• Authentication Protocol
• Chip Card
• Client-Server Exchange
• GS2 Mechanism Family
• How SSL-TLS Works
• Impersonation-resistant
• Internet Protocol Security
• Kerberos
• Kerberos Error Codes
• MS-CHAP
• Mutual TLS
• Mutual TLS Profiles for OAuth Clients
• Mutual TLS Sender Constrained Resources Access
• ServicePrincipalName
• TLS Client Authentication
• Using the Secure Remote Password (SRP) Protocol for TLS Authentication
• WebID