RFC 6617: Secure Pre-Shared Key (PSK) Authentication for the Internet Key Exchange Protocol (IKE)
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This memo describes a secure pre-shared key (PSK) authentication method for the Internet Key Exchange Protocol (IKE). It is resistant to dictionary attack and retains security even when used with weak pre-shared keys. This document defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC6617
- Published
- June 2012
- Authors
- D. Harkins
- Status
- EXPERIMENTAL
- Stream
- IETF
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 24
- Also known as
- —
Topics
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