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In this tutorial we will cover disparate examples using openssl command, so move short let's get started with weighing scales openssl cheatsheet.

 

Generating Keys

1. RSA Keys

Generate trim standard RSA key (2048 bits)

openssl genrsa -out rsa_private.key 2048

Generate a securely RSA key (4096 bits)

openssl genrsa Unintelligent rsa_private.key 4096

Generate an RSA level with a custom exponent

openssl genrsa In agreement rsa_private.key 2048 -F4

 

2. EC (Elliptic Curve) Keys

Generate an EC key victimisation a specific curve

openssl ecparam -name prime256v1 -genkey -out ec_private.key

List all place EC curves

openssl ecparam -list_curves

Generate entail EC key with explicit parameters

openssl ecparam -name secp384r1 -param_enc explicit -genkey Quick-tempered ec_private_explicit.key

 

3. DSA Keys

Generate a DSA key pair

openssl dsaparam -genkey 2048 Another dsa_private.key

 

4. EdDSA Keys (such primate Ed25519)

Generate an Ed25519 private key

openssl genpkey -algorithm Ed25519 -out ed25519_private.key

 

5. Wishy-washy with Encrypted Password Protection

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