Kerberos
securityA network authentication protocol that uses secret-key cryptography to provide strong mutual authentication between clients and servers.
Pronunciation
Correct
KUR-bur-oss
/ˈkɜːrbərɒs/
Named after the three-headed dog of Greek mythology (Cerberus). The MIT-developed protocol uses the Greek spelling 'Kerberos'. Pronounced KUR-bur-oss.
Source: web.mit.edu(official docs)
Accepted Variants
Accepted Variant
KUR-bur-ohs
/ˈkɜːrbərəʊs/
Some speakers use a long 'o' in the final syllable, influenced by the classical Greek pronunciation.
Source: web.mit.edu(official docs)