JSON Web Key and Algorithms (RFC 7517 and 7518)
Official docs outline
7 sections- JWK format
kty, use, key_ops, alg, kid and x5c parameters.
- JWK Set format
The keys array and key rotation via JWKS endpoints.
- JWK parameters for EC keys
crv, x, y, d for elliptic curve keys.
- JWK parameters for RSA keys
n, e, d, p, q for RSA keys.
- Digital signature algorithms
HS256, RS256, ES256, PS256 algorithm identifiers.
- Key representation and thumbprints
JWK thumbprint computation.
- Security considerations
Key confusion, private key exposure and trust.
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