PKCS #5: Password-Based Cryptography Specification Version 2.0
RFC 2898, “PKCS #5: Password-Based Cryptography Specification Version 2.0”, is an Informational document published in September 2000 by B. Kaliski. It has been obsoleted by RFC 8018 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document provides recommendations for the implementation of password-based cryptography, covering key derivation functions, encryption schemes, message-authentication schemes, and ASN.1 syntax identifying the techniques. 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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