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E-Mail Security with S/MIME

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E-Mail Security with S/MIME (PDF, 1.79MB)Published: 31 Aug, 2001
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George Kuzmowycz

The intent of this paper is to present an overview of the history, design, usage and the current state of market and community acceptance of S/MIME while contrasting it, where appropriate, to PGP. A basic understanding of public-key concepts is assumed, as is some familiarity with the Internet RFC (Request for Comment) process and the X.500 standards.

E-Mail Security with S/MIME