Multimedia Internet KEYing (MIKEY)

Multimedia Internet KEYing (MIKEY) is a protocol used to securely generate and exchange encryption keys over the internet, especially for multimedia communications like voice or video calls. It ensures that only authorized users can access the data by establishing shared secret keys between devices, protecting the communication from eavesdropping or tampering. MIKEY operates efficiently, even in challenging network conditions, by using various cryptographic methods to authenticate users and securely distribute keys, providing a reliable foundation for private multimedia interactions over IP networks.