Re: [ntpwg] NTS: DTLS and symmetric mode

Harlan Stenn <stenn@nwtime.org> Mon, 31 July 2017 18:31 UTC

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Subject: Re: [ntpwg] NTS: DTLS and symmetric mode
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On 7/31/17 11:26 AM, Daniel Franke wrote:
> On Jul 31, 2017 1:47 PM, "Harlan Stenn" <stenn@nwtime.org> wrote:
> 
>> Dave Mills recalls seeing a message where it was stated that DTLS is
>> great for client/server associations, but DTLS was not an
>> efficient/effective/whatever way to establish a symmetric association.
> 
> 
> I recall you asserting this in Prague but I haven't seen said message or
> anything else which would substantiate this claim. Do you have details?

No, which is why I'm asking the question.

Is DTLS well-suited for symmetric associations, which require mutual
authentication?

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Harlan Stenn <stenn@nwtime.org>
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