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by wirebendr2

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When a computer sends an encrypted message to another computer, how does the receiving computer know it's encrypted? What is added to the data packet to indicate encryption? Can anyone supply a diagram to show how this is done?

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by frobo

Hi,

what kind of Data Packets ?
Protocoll packets like : SMB
SSL comunication chanel between WebServer and Client.

thanks for more hints

Regards

Frobo

by [_rick_>

For SSL try www.rsalabs.com , they have several pdf files available for downloading.

or you may try the Reading Room at www.sans.org (requires registering)

Also there are several books available on the subject:

One that is very in depth is
Digital Certificates: Applied Internet Security

Good luck
Rick

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