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Re: 3DES with 40-bit key?
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Hi,
> Many of you will think this issue is braindead.
> I agree. However, as I understand that from now
> on the only MUST IMPLEMENT algorithm for ISAKMP
> and IPSEC is 3DES, the issue of what to do with
> export control rises. So, assume that export
> control limits the key length to 40 bits. How
> would I specify and negotiate this with IKE?
Is there a new draft out?
RFC 2406 states out that (standard) DES CBC and NULL Encryption are the
only mandatory ESP algorithms. Same for RFC 2407.
How far am I behind?
Michael
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