System Support for Encryption and Random Number Generators
The following table describes HTTPS web encryption, password encryption, and safe file transfer system support.
Algorithm(s) | Type | Bit Length | Description |
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MD5 and SHA-1 |
Asymmetric | 128 | Provides the following HTTPS encryption support:
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OpenBSD-style Blowfish password hashing, described in "A Future-Adaptable Password Scheme" by Niels Provos and David Mazieres. |
Symmetric | 64 | Encrypts stored passwords. |
3des-cbc, aes128-cbc, aes192-cbc, aes256-cbc, aes128-ctr, aes192-ctr, aes256-ctr, 3des-ctr, arcfour, arcfour128, arcfour256 |
Asymmetric | 128 |
Provides secure shell version 2 (SSH2) and secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) communications support for file transfer between servers, and between servers to devices. |