RFC 6605: Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) for DNSSEC
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This document describes how to specify Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) keys and signatures in DNS Security (DNSSEC). It lists curves of different sizes and uses the SHA-2 family of hashes for signatures. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC6605
- Published
- April 2012
- Authors
- P. Hoffman; W.C.A. Wijngaards
- Status
- PROPOSED STANDARD
- Stream
- IETF
- Area
- int
- Pages
- 8
- Also known as
- —
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