>> This set of patches introduces support for TLS 1.0 record layer >> encryption/decryption with a corresponding algorithm called >> tls10(hmac(<hash>),cbc(<cipher>)). >> >> Similarly to authenc.c on which it is based, this module mixes the base >> algorithms in software to produce an algorithm that does record layer >> encryption and decryption for TLS1.0. >> Any combination of hw and sw base algorithms is possible, but the purpose >> is to take advantage of hardware acceleration for TLS record layer offloading >> when hardware acceleration is present. > > What is this used for? AF_ALG? I find it hard to believe that the > kernel will ever want to use this internally.
Yes, AF_ALG is what we have in mind. Cristian S. -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-crypto" in the body of a message to majord...@vger.kernel.org More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
