Understanding OSPF Authentication Types

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdfWRAf2bkutT-hvBmkzpvA/join IT Index is providing core networking contents . ummary of OSPF Authentication Types Null Authentication (Type 0) No authentication. Packets are exchanged without security checks. Simple Password Authentication (Type 1) Plain-text password in OSPF packets. Minimal security, password sent in clear text. Cryptographic Authentication (Type 2) Uses cryptographic hash functions (e.g., MD5). High security, ensures packet integrity and authenticity.