RFC 8936 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2020

Poll-Based Security Event Token Delivery Using HTTP

Overview

RFC 8936, “Poll-Based Security Event Token Delivery Using HTTP”, is a Proposed Standard document published in November 2020 by A. Backman, M. Jones, M. Scurtescu, M. Ansari, A. Nadalin. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This specification defines how a series of Security Event Tokens (SETs) can be delivered to an intended recipient using HTTP POST over TLS initiated as a poll by the recipient. The specification also defines how delivery can be assured, subject to the SET Recipient's need for assurance.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

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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