Cisco application in Win. 10

[LOLing]

Hey guys, quick question here. Earlier in the day, I was in my program files looking for an app, but I came across three files under Cisco which I am sure I did not install (so I assume that they are part of the preloaded system, since I just got my computera  few weeks ago.) Those folders are EAP-FAST Module, LEAP Module and PEAP Module. So I am just wondering is it alright if I delete those? Will that interfere with anything, such as the windows defender?

On the news, there are some stories about how Cisco was involved in helping China build its firewall, which in the end, helped the surpression of freedom for those Chinese people. So therefore, I do not have a very good feeling about Cisco in general... (Also out of the fear that they might peak into my computer, since Chinese people are known for their hackers and I have no idea what the affiliation with China will do to the company...) Of course I know that this suspition is probably just me but I really hope that I could simply delete those files! Thank you very much!! 🙂

[CherylG]

I would not delete any of them-especially if you use wireless connection to internet:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extensible_Authentication_Protocol

[LOLing]

Thanks! I see, so I'll probably have to live with that right? Is it possible to replace it with another company's product?

[CherylG · Accepted solution]

If you read through the Wiki about it you will see that parts of it are supplied with Windows and others included in wireless driver/software.

Parts of it were developed by RSA, Cisco and Microsoft .PEAP was jointly developed by Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and RSA Security.