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RFC 9918: Updates to Using the NETCONF Protocol over Transport Layer Security (TLS) with Mutual X.509 Authentication

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RFC 7589 defines how to protect Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) messages with TLS 1.2. This document updates RFC 7589 to update support requirements for TLS 1.2 and add TLS 1.3 support requirements, including restrictions on the use of TLS 1.3's early data.

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Document ID
RFC9918
Published
July 2026
Authors
S. Turner; R. Housley
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
ops
Pages
5
Also known as
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Updates:
RFC 7589

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