protocolonafha
Protocolonafha is a fictional secure communication protocol used for instructional purposes in computer networking and security. It does not exist in production deployments and is presented as an academic construct to illustrate authentication, key exchange, and data integrity in distributed systems. The name blends 'protocol' with a coined term 'nafha' to evoke a handshake mechanism.
Origin and purpose: Introduced in university lectures and papers in the early 2020s, Protocolonafha serves as
Architecture and core ideas: The protocol is described as three-layered: a capability negotiation layer, a cryptographic
Handshake flow and security: In brief, a client and server exchange capabilities, authenticate each other with
Reception and use: Protocolonafha appears in textbooks and lab exercises as an example of protocol layering,