[Cryptography] The role of the IETF in security of the Internet: for or against the NSA? for or against the security of users of the net?

[Paul Wouters]

On Tue, 25 Mar 2014, tpb-crypto at laposte.net wrote:

> Security will not be improved with "trusted proxies" that is for sure. But it seems such ideas are making their way into the protocol while being pushed by the monarch.

They are not. Anyone can submit a draft to IETF. That does not mean
anything. Rest assured, I've talked to enough people to know that
no "trusted proxy" protocol change will happen.

If you fear one is being sneaked in somehow, contact me one or the
Security Area Directors at IETF.

Paul