Using OpenPGP Keys for Transport Layer Security Authentication
RFC 5081, “Using OpenPGP Keys for Transport Layer Security Authentication”, is an Experimental document published in November 2007 by N. Mavrogiannopoulos. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6091 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo proposes extensions to the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol to support the OpenPGP key format. The extensions discussed here include a certificate type negotiation mechanism, and the required modifications to the TLS Handshake Protocol. 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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