RFC 8143 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2017
MON · 27 JUL 2026
Using Transport Layer Security with Network News Transfer Protocol
Overview
RFC 8143, “Using Transport Layer Security with Network News Transfer Protocol”, is a Proposed Standard document published in April 2017 by J. Elie. It updates RFC 4642. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document provides recommendations for improving the security of the Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP) when using Transport Layer Security (TLS). It modernizes the NNTP usage of TLS to be consistent with TLS best current practices. This document updates RFC 4642.
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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