RFC 4869 · HISTORIC · 2007

Suite B Cryptographic Suites for IPsec

Overview

RFC 4869, “Suite B Cryptographic Suites for IPsec”, is a Historic document published in May 2007 by L. Law, J. Solinas. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6379 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document proposes four optional cryptographic user interface suites ("UI suites") for IPsec, similar to the two suites specified in RFC 4308. The four new suites provide compatibility with the United States National Security Agency's Suite B specifications. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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What “Historic” means

A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.

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Obsoleted by
RFC 6379
Other RFCs from 2007

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