Rich’s Collection of Geekery

This RFC defines a NULL encryption algorithm for use in the IPsec ESP protocol. Since there’s not a lot of math involved, the writers got a little creative:
http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2410.html

The NULL encryption algorithm combines many of the best features of both block and stream ciphers, while still not requiring the transmission of an IV or analogous cryptographic synchronization data.

Geek humor is funny… if you get it. This still isn’t quite as good as IP over carrier pigeons.

Current Mood:  amused