JSON Web Key
RFC 7517, “JSON Web Key”, is a Proposed Standard document published in May 2015 by M. Jones. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
A JSON Web Key (JWK) is a JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) data structure that represents a cryptographic key. This specification also defines a JWK Set JSON data structure that represents a set of JWKs. Cryptographic algorithms and identifiers for use with this specification are described in the separate JSON Web Algorithms (JWA) specification and IANA registries established by that specification.
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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- RFC 7520 Examples of Protecting Content Using JSON Object Signing and Encryption
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