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RFC 6031: Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS) Symmetric Key Package Content Type

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This document defines the symmetric key format content type. It is transport independent. The Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS) can be used to digitally sign, digest, authenticate, or encrypt this content type. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC6031
Published
December 2010
Authors
S. Turner; R. Housley
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
sec
Pages
29
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