PROV_DSS_DH
The PROV_DSS_DH provider is a superset of the PROV_DSS provider type.
Algorithms Supported
For descriptions of each of these algorithms, see the glossary.
| Purpose | Supported algorithms |
|---|---|
| Key Exchange | DH |
| Signature | DSS |
| Encryption | CYLINK_MEK |
| Hashing | MD5SHA |
Related Documentation
The DSA was proposed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). A description of the algorithm can be found in the following government reference:
- "Proposed Federal Information Processing Standard for Digital Signature Standard (DSS)," Federal Register, v. 57, no. 21, 31 Jan 1992, pp. 3747-3749.