awslabs / awslabs/aws-encryption-sdk-specification

Move exact algorithm specifics from encrypt/decrypt into algorithm-suites

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Description

Additionally, we should document the security properties of these operations, for example what signing and authentication means in terms of the algorithm suite chosen.

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Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Locate the specification sections covering encrypt/decrypt and algorithm-suites, then compare where exact algorithm details and security-property explanations currently appear. Done means the exact specifics are documented under algorithm-suites and the meanings of signing and authentication for the selected suite are clearly stated.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation, security
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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