HP Webwise MPE/iX secure web server tutorial - September 2000

September 14, 2000
Page 24
hp e3000
webwise
secure web
server
definitions: key
• A really big random number (1024 bits)
• 40 bits? 56 bits? 128 bits? 1024 bits? SAY
WHAT???
• Split into two mathematically related components:
• private key
• public key
• A key establishes your identity -- protect it! (chmod 400
and pass phrase)
• Both servers and clients have keys
• RSA keys/algorithm defined by RFC 2437