How to Benchmark a Kerberos Web Server with JMeter

Apache JMeter is a load test tool commonly used for web server performance testing. There are lots of tutorials available regarding the use of JMeter. However, I found few guides have mentioned using Kerberos as a means of user authentication with JMeter, even though the tool perfectly supports it – in case you have not … Read more

Cryptography Basics: Encryption and Hashing

Cryptography can be separated into major categories including Asymmetric Encryption, Symmetric Encryption and Hashes. The article explains the categories with related examples and screen captures. Asymmetric and symmetric encryption Asymmetric encryption In terms of asymmetric encryption, different keys are used for encryption and decryption. The public key can be revealed to everyone. Therefore, it is … Read more