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DCE Security Server

The DCE Security Server is a separate security product that provides authentication services for users and servers running DCE applications.

In a DCE environment, one DCE Security Server must exist. A DCE security server provides a central hub for system entry validation and single‑sign on authentication for all DCE platforms within a connected DCE environment. A key concept of a DCE security server is that it provides an independent or so‑called third‑party platform in which to validate and authenticate security requests.