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= Cryptographic Message Syntax
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Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS) is a data format that provides a way to encapsulate, encrypt, and sign arbitrary data in a secure manner. It is defined in the IETF RFC 5652, which is part of the standards for cryptographic protocols used in secure communications. CMS is widely used for securing messages in various applications, such as email and file transfer.