Re: [Cfrg] scrypt password-based key derivation function

Stephen Farrell <stephen.farrell@cs.tcd.ie> Thu, 10 December 2015 13:20 UTC

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Subject: Re: [Cfrg] scrypt password-based key derivation function
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Hiya,

Just a heads-up that this is currently up for IESG approval
on the January 7th telechat. If someone had a chance to take
a peek in the meantime that'd be great as there were a few
changes and clarifications done but hopefully nothing bad:-)

Thanks,
S.

On 24/09/12 10:55, Simon Josefsson wrote:
> All,
> 
> Colin and I have published a draft describing Colin's scrypt key
> derivation function.  We would appreciate review of the document:
> 
> http://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-josefsson-scrypt-kdf
> 
> The input we are seeking here is primarily review of the cryptographic
> aspects and correctness of the algorithm description, although all
> comments and suggestions are appreciated.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> /Simon
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