JSON Web Encryption
RFC 7516, “JSON Web Encryption”, is a Proposed Standard document published in May 2015 by M. Jones, J. Hildebrand. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
JSON Web Encryption (JWE) represents encrypted content using JSON-based data structures. Cryptographic algorithms and identifiers for use with this specification are described in the separate JSON Web Algorithms (JWA) specification and IANA registries defined by that specification. Related digital signature and Message Authentication Code (MAC) capabilities are described in the separate JSON Web Signature (JWS) specification.
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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- RFC 7515 JSON Web Signature
- RFC 7517 JSON Web Key
- RFC 7514 Really Explicit Congestion Notification
- RFC 7518 JSON Web Algorithms
- RFC 7513 Source Address Validation Improvement Solution for DHCP
- RFC 7519 JSON Web Token
- RFC 7512 The PKCS #11 URI Scheme
- RFC 7520 Examples of Protecting Content Using JSON Object Signing and Encryption