RFC 6162 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2011

Elliptic Curve Algorithms for Cryptographic Message Syntax Asymmetric Key Package Content Type

Overview

RFC 6162, “Elliptic Curve Algorithms for Cryptographic Message Syntax Asymmetric Key Package Content Type”, is a Proposed Standard document published in April 2011 by S. Turner. It updates RFC 5959. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes conventions for using Elliptic Curve cryptographic algorithms with SignedData and EnvelopedData to protect the AsymmetricKeyPackage content type. Specifically, it includes conventions necessary to implement Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman (ECDH) with EnvelopedData and Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) with SignedData. This document extends RFC 5959. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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This RFC updates
RFC 5959
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