Extra Credit

JSON Web Key and Algorithms (RFC 7517 and 7518)

Official docs outline

7 sections
  1. JWK format

    kty, use, key_ops, alg, kid and x5c parameters.

  2. JWK Set format

    The keys array and key rotation via JWKS endpoints.

  3. JWK parameters for EC keys

    crv, x, y, d for elliptic curve keys.

  4. JWK parameters for RSA keys

    n, e, d, p, q for RSA keys.

  5. Digital signature algorithms

    HS256, RS256, ES256, PS256 algorithm identifiers.

  6. Key representation and thumbprints

    JWK thumbprint computation.

  7. Security considerations

    Key confusion, private key exposure and trust.

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