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Simple Authentication and Security Layer

Simple Authentication and Security Layer (SASL) is a challenge-response authentication method often used with IMAP, LDAP, POP, SMTP and XMPP. SASL only handles authentication, and another mechanism (such as TLS) is needed for encrypting transferred content.

External links

• SASL Working Group Charter (IETF), page has links to related RFCss.

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