RFC 8301 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2018

Cryptographic Algorithm and Key Usage Update to DomainKeys Identified Mail

Overview

RFC 8301, “Cryptographic Algorithm and Key Usage Update to DomainKeys Identified Mail”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 2018 by S. Kitterman. It updates RFC 6376. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The cryptographic algorithm and key size requirements included when DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) was designed a decade ago are functionally obsolete and in need of immediate revision. This document updates DKIM requirements to those minimally suitable for operation with currently specified algorithms.

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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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Relationships to other RFCs
This RFC updates
RFC 6376
Other RFCs from 2018

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