RFC 9172 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2022
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Bundle Protocol Security
Overview
RFC 9172, “Bundle Protocol Security”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 2022 by E. Birrane, III, K. McKeever. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a security protocol providing data integrity and confidentiality services for the Bundle Protocol (BP).
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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