Based on certain attacks on 56-bit DES described in detail in chapter 6, it is the
consensus of X9 that ANSI X9.17-1995 no longer provides sufficient key management
security to protect the wholesale financial industry. Hence, X9.17 is being withdrawn.
This Guideline discusses:
- using new technology to provide key management in support of the wholesale
financial industry;
- transitioning from X9.17 to the new technology; and
- measures that can be taken to ameliorate the risk inherent in X9.17 during the
transition period.
Please do not misunderstand the intent of this guideline. Continue to use X9.17 until a
replacement is implemented. Until the replacement is implemented, there are actions that
can be taken to reduce the risks associated with implementations of X9.17.
| ANSI : | ANSI Approved |
| File Size : | 1
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| Number of Pages : | 20 |
| Published : | 12/01/1999 |
