So when generating a key, how do I determing the size? If the bits paramater in RSA_generate_key fuction equals 128, does this mean I have created a 128 bit key?
RSA_generate_key(bits,RSA_F4,NULL,NULL); Marcus ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich Salz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Marcus Carey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 6:24 PM Subject: Re: What's the strongest encryption available > > VeriSign claims its 128-bit $889 Secure Site Pro Certificate is > > the strongest encryption available. Is this true? > > That's using 128bit RC4 for the bulk encryption of SSL/TLS traffic between > server and client. > > > If so how is it possible to create a 1024 bit or greater RSA private key > > with OpenSSL? > > It's a different crypto/cipher algorithm. In most SSL use, RSA is used > to exchange a bulk encryption key. So you need both. You should ask > Verisign how big a key they're willing to sign; will the 2Kbit RSA key > in their CA sign a cert for a 4Kbit key? :) > > > Also what's the maximum bit value that OpenSSL supports? > > Depends on the cipher. At least as much as the standards specify. :) > OpenSSL has supported 128bit RC4 from day one. > /r$ > > ______________________________________________________________________ > OpenSSL Project http://www.openssl.org > User Support Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Automated List Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.481 / Virus Database: 277 - Release Date: 5/13/2003 ______________________________________________________________________ OpenSSL Project http://www.openssl.org User Support Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Automated List Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED]
