RFC 6617

"Secure Pre-Shared Key (PSK) Authentication for the Internet Key Exchange Protocol (IKE)", June 2012

Canonical URL:

http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc6617.txt
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Status:

EXPERIMENTAL

Author:

D. Harkins

Stream:

IETF

Source:

NON WORKING GROUP

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Abstract

This memo describes a secure pre-shared key (PSK) authentication method for the Internet Key Exchange Protocol (IKE). It is resistant to dictionary attack and retains security even when used with weak pre-shared keys. This document defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.

For the definition of Stream, see RFC 4844.