RFC 6216 · INFORMATIONAL · 2011

Example Call Flows Using Session Initiation Protocol Security Mechanisms

Overview

RFC 6216, “Example Call Flows Using Session Initiation Protocol Security Mechanisms”, is an Informational document published in April 2011 by C. Jennings, K. Ono, R. Sparks, B. Hibbard. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document shows example call flows demonstrating the use of Transport Layer Security (TLS), and Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) in Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). It also provides information that helps implementers build interoperable SIP software. To help facilitate interoperability testing, it includes certificates used in the example call flows and processes to create certificates for testing. This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is published for informational purposes.

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