There is a new Whitepaper out on the Next-Generation Cryptography called “Suite B” for Government that will enable a new level of  secure communications and collaboration.

The Suite B set of cryptographic algorithms has become the preferred global standard for ensuring the security and integrity of information shared over non-trusted networks. This white paper, intended for public sector IT professionals, explains that:

• Suite B combines four well established public domain cryptographic algorithms
• The Internet Engineering TaskForce (IETF) has established open standards for commercial products using Suite B, helping organizations adopt it with confidence
• Cisco has introduced an IPsec-based implementation of Suite B cryptography in its VPN products

There is a nice quote from David McGrew – Cisco Fellow

“Open and freely implementable cryptography standards are indispensable to global information security.  By not asserting patent rights with the Galois/Counter Mode of operation, Cisco has taken an active role in helping Suite B standards remain open.”

For an understanding of Suite B, you may download the Whitepaper here.

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