Messaging Layer Security (MLS): Scaling End-to-End Encryption - RFC 9420

Explore the groundbreaking IETF standard RFC 9420, also known as Messaging Layer Security (MLS), in this 40-minute conference talk. Delve into the world of advanced end-to-end encryption, learning how MLS significantly improves performance and security compared to existing protocols. Discover the protocol's current implementation in Webex conference calls and its upcoming integration into Android messages and RCS 2.0. Gain insights into the motivations behind MLS development, its inner workings, and its relationship to other messaging protocols. Examine the enhanced security properties MLS offers for group messaging applications and understand its technical underpinnings. Learn about the growing ecosystem surrounding MLS, including implementations, metadata protection, federation, and interoperability between messengers. Get a glimpse into the future of secure messaging as the speakers share their expertise on Messaging Layer Security's roadmap and potential impact on billions of users.