ECDSA
Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm: a signature method that gives strong keys far shorter than RSA's.
In more detail
A P-256 ECDSA key is about as strong as a 3072-bit RSA key and much faster to generate. TLS certificates and SSH keys commonly use it.
Related terms
- TLS — The encryption that protects data travelling over a network, the S in HTTPS.
Taught in
- Patched On Paper: Missing Updates, Broken Chains, Old Protocols And Open Doors — CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) Exam Prep