RFC 7714 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2015
WED · 29 JUL 2026
AES-GCM Authenticated Encryption in the Secure Real-time Transport Protocol
Overview
RFC 7714, “AES-GCM Authenticated Encryption in the Secure Real-time Transport Protocol”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 2015 by D. McGrew, K. Igoe. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines how the AES-GCM Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data family of algorithms can be used to provide confidentiality and data authentication in the Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP).
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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