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Network Protocols Glossary

What is a network protocol? Protocols are the rules of the road for how data exists and moves on the network. They allow many different systems and computers to communicate.

Windows New Technology Lan Manager (NTLM) Protocol

What is Windows New Technology Lan Manager (NTLM) Protocol?

NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) is a password-based authentication protocol used by Windows operating systems. It provides a way for users to log in to network resources, such as servers and shared folders.


What is the purpose of Windows NTLM Protocol

Authentication Request: A client sends an authentication request to a server, containing the user's username and password.

Password Hashing: The server hashes the password using the NTLM hash algorithm.

Session Key Generation: The server generates a session key based on the hashed password and other information.

Token Generation: The server creates a token containing the session key and other authentication information.

Token Transmission: The server sends the token to the client.

Token Validation: The client validates the token and uses it to access network resources.