[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

Re: Two issues: AH death, and SA identification



Stephen Kent <kent@bbn.com> writes:

> True, but the IPsec architecture encompasses multiple protocols, and 
> may become more IKE dependant in the future, to better coordinate 
> with IKE.

> Steve

Speaking as the chair of the KINK WG, I certainly hope that IPSec does
not become more dependent on IKE.  Having multiple keying methods is a
Good Thing (TM), and the clear split between ESP/AH and the keying
method was a good decision.  I would hate to see that choice reversed.

-derek
-- 
       Derek Atkins, SB '93 MIT EE, SM '95 MIT Media Laboratory
       Member, MIT Student Information Processing Board  (SIPB)
       URL: http://web.mit.edu/warlord/    PP-ASEL-IA     N1NWH
       warlord@MIT.EDU                        PGP key available


Follow-Ups: References: