'''[[Cryptographic protocol]]s''' are— the [[communication protocol]]s whichdesigned areand designedavailable to provide [[computer security|security]] assurances of various kinds, using [[cryptography{{C|Cryptography|cryptographic]]}} mechanisms. *Classic assurances include {{C|Internet protocols|internet protocols}} for [[confidentiality]], and [[message integrity]], — and more recent research includes [[anonymity]] assurances. The term "protocol" is used in a wide sense, to include off-line arrangements such as encryption of [[email]] messages.
'''This category is for cryptography protocols themselves, not things pertaining to cryptography protocols!'''
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