RFC 2628 · INFORMATIONAL · 1999
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Simple Cryptographic Program Interface
Overview
RFC 2628, “Simple Cryptographic Program Interface”, is an Informational document published in June 1999 by V. Smyslov. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes a simple Application Program Interface to cryptographic functions. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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