RFC 9481 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2023

Certificate Management Protocol Algorithms

Overview

RFC 9481, “Certificate Management Protocol Algorithms”, is a Proposed Standard document published in November 2023 by H. Brockhaus, H. Aschauer, M. Ounsworth, J. Gray. It updates RFC 4210. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes the conventions for using several cryptographic algorithms with the Certificate Management Protocol (CMP). CMP is used to enroll and further manage the lifecycle of X.509 certificates. This document also updates the algorithm use profile from Appendix D.2 of RFC 4210.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

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 4210
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