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SHA-2 Algorithm

The default signing hash algorithm for certain certificates has changed. SIGNALG is a new parameter on the GENCERT command that allows the user to specify the algorithm that they wish to use.

Valid values for SIGNALG are SHA1 and SHA256. For RSA certificates with key size 2048 or larger, the default is SHA256. Otherwise, the default is SHA1.

Note the following:

The following table indicates the default signing algorithm used when SIGNALG is not specified.

Signing Algorithm
Used

Keysize (in bit) of Signing Certificate

RSA

NISTECC

BPECC

SHA-1

Less than 2048

 

 

SHA-256

2048 or more

192, 224

160, 192, 224

SHA-256

 

256

256, 320

SHA-384

 

384

384

SHA-512

 

521

512

Note: For more information about this enhancement, see the Command Functions Guide.