Secure Real-time Transport Protocol 1970-01-01
Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP) is an enhancement of the Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) that provides a framework for delivering audio and video over the internet securely. RTP is used widely for streaming media and supports real-time applications such as voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), video conferencing, and online gaming.
Secure copy protocol 1970-01-01
Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) is a network protocol that allows for the secure transfer of files between a local host and a remote host or between two remote hosts over a network. It is based on the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol, which provides authentication, encryption, and integrity for the data being transferred.
Secure multi-party computation 1970-01-01
Secure multi-party computation (SMPC) is a subfield of cryptography that enables a group of parties to jointly compute a function over their inputs while keeping those inputs private. In essence, it allows multiple participants to collaboratively compute a result without revealing their individual inputs to one another. ### Key Concepts: 1. **Privacy**: Each participant's input remains confidential, meaning that no participant learns anything about the other participants' inputs beyond what can be inferred from the output of the computation.
Security Protocols Open Repository 1970-01-01
The Security Protocols Open Repository (SPOR) is a collaborative platform designed to archive, share, and disseminate research and developments related to security protocols. It serves as a resource for researchers, practitioners, and educators in the field of computer science, particularly in areas concerning cybersecurity, networking, and data protection. The repository typically contains various types of materials, including: 1. **Research Papers**: Scholarly articles that discuss theoretical and practical aspects of security protocols.
Signal Protocol 1970-01-01
Signal Protocol is an encryption protocol designed for secure communication. It was developed by Open Systems Whispers to facilitate private messaging between users and is used in applications such as Signal, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. The protocol provides end-to-end encryption, meaning that only the communicating users can read the messages, while intermediaries including service providers cannot access the content of the communications.
Signature Record Type Definition 1970-01-01
"Signature Record Type Definition" typically refers to a specification in various contexts that defines how digital signatures or signatures associated with certain records/data should be structured, validated, and used. This is particularly relevant in fields like blockchain technology, digital documents, and electronic transactions where signatures verify the authenticity and integrity of records.
Silent Circle Instant Messaging Protocol 1970-01-01
The Silent Circle Instant Messaging Protocol (SCIMP) is a secure messaging protocol developed by Silent Circle, a company focused on privacy and security in communications. The protocol is designed to facilitate secure instant messaging between users while ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity. Key features of SCIMP include: 1. **End-to-End Encryption**: Messages are encrypted on the sender's device and can only be decrypted by the intended recipient.
Simple Authentication and Security Layer 1970-01-01
Simple Authentication and Security Layer (SASL) is a framework for adding authentication support to connection-based protocols. It is not a protocol on its own but rather a set of mechanisms that provide a pluggable way to authenticate users and establish secure connections. ### Key Features of SASL: 1. **Modular Architecture**: SASL allows applications to choose among various authentication mechanisms without changing the underlying protocol.
Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol 1970-01-01
Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP) is a network protocol that facilitates the automation of digital certificate management within various devices and applications, commonly used in environments where bulk provisioning and managing certificates are essential. SCEP is primarily designed for managing the needs of devices that require digital certificates, such as routers, firewalls, and mobile devices.
Simultaneous Authentication of Equals 1970-01-01
Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) is a cryptographic protocol used primarily for secure peer-to-peer authentication in wireless communication, particularly in Wi-Fi networks. SAE is designed to provide mutual authentication and establish a secure shared key between two parties without requiring any prior knowledge about each other, making it suitable for scenarios where both parties are equals and may not trust one another. SAE is an integral part of the WPA3 security standard for Wi-Fi networks.
Tcpcrypt 1970-01-01
Tcpcrypt is an experimental protocol designed to add encryption capabilities to TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) connections. Unlike traditional approaches where encryption is typically added at the application layer (e.g., HTTPS for web traffic), tcpcrypt aims to provide transport-layer encryption that is integrated into the TCP stack itself. This means that the encryption is handled transparently and can secure any TCP traffic without requiring changes to the applications using the protocol.
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol 1970-01-01
The Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is a security protocol designed to provide a more secure way of transmitting wireless data over networks using the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) standard. TKIP was introduced in the early 2000s as an enhancement to the older Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) standard, which had significant vulnerabilities that could be easily exploited.
Time stamp protocol 1970-01-01
The timestamp protocol is a method used in distributed computing and database systems to manage concurrency and ensure consistency in the presence of multiple transactions that may wish to read from or write to shared data concurrently. The main objective of timestamp protocols is to assign a logical timestamp to each transaction, which can be used to determine the order of transaction execution. ### Key Aspects of the Timestamp Protocol: 1. **Timestamp Assignment**: - Each transaction is assigned a unique timestamp when it is initiated.
Tor (network) 1970-01-01
Tor, short for "The Onion Router," is a free, open-source software and network that enables anonymous communication on the internet. It is designed to protect users' privacy and anonymity by routing internet traffic through a worldwide volunteer network of servers, known as Tor relays. Here’s how it works and some key features: ### How Tor Works: 1. **Onion Routing**: Tor encrypts the user's data multiple times and routes it through a series of randomly selected relays.
Transport Layer Security 1970-01-01
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communication over a computer network. It is widely used to protect data transmitted between a client (such as a web browser) and a server (such as a web server), ensuring privacy, data integrity, and authentication. ### Key Features of TLS: 1. **Encryption**: TLS encrypts the data being transmitted, which helps protect it from eavesdroppers and man-in-the-middle attacks.
Vouch by Reference 1970-01-01
Vouch by Reference is a concept often used in business and technology, particularly in the context of digital identity verification and trust-building. Although the specifics may vary based on the application, it generally refers to a system where a person's credibility or trustworthiness is validated through references provided by other individuals, typically within a professional or social context.
WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure 1970-01-01
WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure (WAPI) is a Chinese wireless security standard designed to provide secure communication in wireless local area networks (WLANs). It was developed to address security weaknesses in existing wireless standards, particularly those based on the IEEE 802.11 protocols, such as Wi-Fi. ### Key Features of WAPI: 1. **Authentication**: WAPI employs a unique authentication mechanism that ensures that both clients and network access points can verify each other's identity before establishing a connection.
Wi-Fi Protected Access 1970-01-01
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a security protocol designed to enhance the security of wireless networks. It was introduced in response to weaknesses found in the original Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protocol. WPA improves security by providing stronger data encryption methods and increased authentication processes to protect wireless communications.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup 1970-01-01
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a network security standard designed to make it easier to connect devices to a wireless network securely. Introduced by the Wi-Fi Alliance, WPS simplifies the process of establishing a secure connection between a router and devices such as printers, smartphones, and laptops. There are several methods for using WPS: 1. **Push Button Method**: This is the simplest method.
Wired Equivalent Privacy 1970-01-01
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol that was designed to provide a wireless local area network (WLAN) with a level of security and privacy comparable to what is usually expected of a wired network. Introduced as part of the original IEEE 802.11 standard in 1997, WEP aims to prevent unauthorized access to network data through encryption.