RFC 7253: The OCB Authenticated-Encryption Algorithm
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This document specifies OCB, a shared-key blockcipher-based encryption scheme that provides confidentiality and authenticity for plaintexts and authenticity for associated data. This document is a product of the Crypto Forum Research Group (CFRG).
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC7253
- Published
- May 2014
- Authors
- T. Krovetz; P. Rogaway
- Status
- INFORMATIONAL
- Stream
- IRTF
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 19
- Also known as
- —
Topics
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