RFC 5408 · INFORMATIONAL · 2009

Identity-Based Encryption Architecture and Supporting Data Structures

Overview

RFC 5408, “Identity-Based Encryption Architecture and Supporting Data Structures”, is an Informational document published in January 2009 by G. Appenzeller, L. Martin, M. Schertler. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes the security architecture required to implement identity-based encryption, a public-key encryption technology that uses a user's identity as a public key. It also defines data structures that can be used to implement the technology. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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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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