Talk:Opportunistic encryption

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 Definition:  A technique whereby computers can set up their own encrypted connections, without any connection-specific setup by an administrator. [d] [e]
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I do hate to bring up layering. Really.

Are the potential encryption modes learned in the source authentication process? Let's say, for example, two hosts are both capable of doing IPSec transport mode and SSL. How do they decide what to use if there are multiple options? If, in a given crypto protocol, there are different key lengths, timers, etc. -- do they negotiate?

Howard C. Berkowitz 19:28, 30 August 2010 (UTC)

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