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Using encryption for authentication in large networks of computers

Communications of the ACM · 1978 · Vol. 21(12) · pp. 993–999

Roger M. Needham✉(Palo Alto Research Center)Michael Schroeder(Palo Alto Research Center)

Abstract

Use of encryption to achieve authenticated communication in computer networks is discussed. Example protocols are presented for the establishment of authenticated connections, for the management of authenticated mail, and for signature verification and document integrity guarantee. Both conventional and public-key encryption algorithms are considered as the basis for protocols.

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