Asymmetric Cryptographic Algorithms
Articles and Tips: qna
01 May 1998
Q.
Which asymmetric cryptographic algorithms does Novell support?
A.
In PKIS 1.0, we will support the RSA algorithm with key lengths limited to 512 bits for export usage, except as may be provided by a specific license exception on a case-by-case basis. For domestic use, we support 1024- and 2048-bit keys. (Actually, PKIS is nearly algorithm independent, since the cryptographic services are obtained from NICI. PKIS merely needs to be extended slightly to specify the algorithm OID of some other algorithm.)
Support for other algorithms such as the Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA), Diffie-Hellman, and Elliptic Curves is currently being considered. Part of this consideration is customer demand. If you have specific requirements, you can send an e-mail message to the "crypto need" account listed at the end of this NetNote. If your name, and company name are included, your e-mail will be registered. However, no replies will be made.
With respect to the Fortezza algorithm, to the best of our knowledge it is implemented exclusively on a U.S. Government-controlled smart card. Smart card support is also being considered for forthcoming development. You can send an e-mail to the "crypto need" account listed at the end of this NetNote. Again, no replies will be given.
* Originally published in Novell AppNotes
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