RFC 2659 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1999
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Security Extensions For HTML
Overview
RFC 2659, “Security Extensions For HTML”, is an Experimental document published in August 1999 by E. Rescorla, A. Schiffman. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo describes a syntax for embedding S-HTTP negotiation parameters in HTML documents. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.
What “Experimental” means
Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.
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