Ask HN: How many widely used encryption apps strictly adhere to IEEE 1363-2000?

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9 years ago

I'm curious if anyone knows how many widely used encryption apps strictly adhere to IEEE 1363-2000 [1]? While many view ANSI/ISO/IEEE standards more as guidelines, I know others adhere strictly to achieve various industry certifications, etc. Additionally, are there any standout encryption apps that actually are challenging standards like this and other standards and treading new territory?

[1] http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/891000/

For reference:

1363-2000 - IEEE Standard Specifications for Public-Key Cryptography

Abstract: This standard specifies common public-key cryptographic techniques, including mathematical primitives for secret value (key) derivation, public-key encryption, and digital signatures, and cryptographic schemes based on those primitives. It also specifies related cryptographic parameters, public keys, and private keys. The purpose of this standard is to provide a reference for specifications on a variety of techniques from which applications may select.