# Authentication metaprotocols

Generic authentication protocols that encapsulate other authentication protocols.

Examples:

* EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol).
  * Used in 802.1X (WiFi, enterprise mode).
  * e.g. PEAP (Protected EAP) and EAP-TLS run over EAP.
* ISAKMP(Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol).
  * Formerly used in IPSec.
  * e.g. IKE v1 (Internet Key Exchange) runs over ISAKMP.
