RFC 6160: Algorithms for Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS) Protection of Symmetric Key Package Content Types
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This document describes the conventions for using several cryptographic algorithms with the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS) to protect the symmetric key package content type. Specifically, it includes conventions necessary to implement SignedData, EnvelopedData, EncryptedData, and AuthEnvelopedData. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC6160
- Published
- April 2011
- Authors
- S. Turner
- Status
- PROPOSED STANDARD
- Stream
- IETF
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 5
- Also known as
- —
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