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RFC 8301: Cryptographic Algorithm and Key Usage Update to DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM)

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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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Document ID
RFC8301
Published
January 2018
Authors
S. Kitterman
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
art
Pages
5
Also known as
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Updates:
RFC 6376

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