RFC 2410 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1998
WED · 29 JUL 2026
The NULL Encryption Algorithm and Its Use With IPsec
Overview
RFC 2410, “The NULL Encryption Algorithm and Its Use With IPsec”, is a Proposed Standard document published in November 1998 by R. Glenn, S. Kent. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo defines the NULL encryption algorithm and its use with the IPsec Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP). [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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