RFC 2847 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2000
THU · 30 JUL 2026
LIPKEY - A Low Infrastructure Public Key Mechanism Using SPKM
Overview
RFC 2847, “LIPKEY - A Low Infrastructure Public Key Mechanism Using SPKM”, is a Proposed Standard document published in June 2000 by M. Eisler. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memorandum describes a method whereby one can use GSS-API (Generic Security Service Application Program Interface) to supply a secure channel between a client and server, authenticating the client with a password, and a server with a public key certificate. [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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