RFC 6032 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2010

Cryptographic Message Syntax Encrypted Key Package Content Type

Overview

RFC 6032, “Cryptographic Message Syntax Encrypted Key Package Content Type”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 2010 by S. Turner, R. Housley. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS) encrypted key package content type, which can be used to encrypt a content that includes a key package, such as a symmetric key package or an asymmetric key package. It is transport independent. CMS can be used to digitally sign, digest, authenticate, or further encrypt this content type. It is designed to be used with the CMS Content Constraints (CCC) extension, which does not constrain the EncryptedData, EnvelopedData, and AuthEnvelopedData. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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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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