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RFC 9881: Internet X.509 Public Key Infrastructure -- Algorithm Identifiers for the Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Algorithm (ML-DSA)

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Digital signatures are used within X.509 certificates and Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs), and to sign messages. This document specifies the conventions for using FIPS 204, the Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Algorithm (ML-DSA) in Internet X.509 certificates and CRLs. The conventions for the associated signatures, subject public keys, and private key are also described.

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Document ID
RFC9881
Published
October 2025
Authors
J. Massimo; P. Kampanakis; S. Turner; B. E. Westerbaan
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
sec
Pages
91
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