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RFC 3365: Strong Security Requirements for Internet Engineering Task Force Standard Protocols

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It is the consensus of the IETF that IETF standard protocols MUST make use of appropriate strong security mechanisms. This document describes the history and rationale for this doctrine and establishes this doctrine as a best current practice.

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Document ID
RFC3365
Published
August 2002
Authors
J. Schiller
Status
BEST CURRENT PRACTICE
Stream
Legacy
Area
Pages
8
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BCP61

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