Security Area
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The Security Area is the segment of the IETF responsible for developing and overseeing standards and protocols related to Internet and network security.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
IETF area
→
organizational unit → |
| aimsTo |
ensure consistent security properties across IETF protocols
→
improve security of the Internet infrastructure → promote interoperable security solutions → |
| coordinatesWith |
IAB Security Directorate
→
IETF Applications and Real-Time Area → IETF General Area → IETF Internet Area → IETF Operations and Management Area → IETF Routing Area → IETF Transport Area → |
| focusesOn |
authentication mechanisms
→
authorization mechanisms → cryptographic protocols → data confidentiality → data integrity → key management → operational security considerations → privacy mechanisms → security for Internet protocols → |
| governedBy |
Security Area Directors
→
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| hasLeaderRole |
Security Area Director
→
Security Area Directors → |
| hasOutputType |
Best Current Practice RFCs
→
Informational RFCs on security → Proposed Standard RFCs → |
| oversees |
security-related IETF working groups
→
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| participatesIn |
IETF Internet standards process
→
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| partOf |
Internet Engineering Task Force
→
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| produces |
RFCs related to security
→
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| responsibleFor |
Internet security standards
→
network security standards → security architectures → security protocols → |
| scopeIncludes |
guidance on secure protocol design
→
protocol security analysis → security considerations for IETF documents → security requirements for new protocols → |
| shortName |
SEC Area
→
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| worksOn |
DNS security mechanisms
→
IPsec-related standards → Internet Key Exchange → Transport Layer Security → authentication, authorization, and accounting protocols → email security standards → operational security best practices → routing security mechanisms → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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RFC 4251
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area |
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IETF Areas
→
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hasExample |