+char *netsec_get_sasl_mechanism(netsec_context *ns_context) PURE;
+
+/*
+ * Returns the SASL strength security factor (SSF) for the negotiated
+ * authentication mechanism.
+ *
+ * The exact meaning of the SSF depends on the mechanism chosen, but in
+ * general:
+ *
+ * 0 - No encryption or integrity protection via SASL.
+ * 1 - Integrity protection only.
+ * >1 - Encryption
+ *
+ * The SSF is distinct from any encryption that is negotiated by TLS;
+ * if TLS is negotiated then the netsec SASL code will automatically disable
+ * any attempt to negotiate a security layer and thus the SSF will be 0.
+ */
+
+int netsec_get_sasl_ssf(netsec_context *ns_context) PURE;