RFC 3565 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2003
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Use of the Advanced Encryption Standard Encryption Algorithm in Cryptographic Message Syntax
Overview
RFC 3565, “Use of the Advanced Encryption Standard Encryption Algorithm in Cryptographic Message Syntax”, is a Proposed Standard document published in July 2003 by J. Schaad. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies the conventions for using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm for encryption with the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS). [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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