Open AccessUsing OpenPGP Keys for Transport Layer Security (TLS) Authentication
Author(s) -
Nikos Mavrogiannopoulos,
D. Gillmor
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
lirias (ku leuven)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.17487/rfc6091
Subject(s) - transport layer security , computer security , authentication (law) , computer science , computer network , encryption
This memo proposes extensions to the Transport Layer Security (TLS)protocol to support the OpenPGP key format. The extensions discussedhere include a certificate type negotiation mechanism, and therequired modifications to the TLS Handshake Protocol. This memodefines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.
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