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Key Algorithms Supported by KMS

Table 1 Key algorithms supported by KMS

Key Type

Algorithm Type

Key Specifications

Description

Scenario

Symmetric key

AES

AES_256

AES symmetric key

  • Data encryption and decryption
  • DEK encryption and decryption
    NOTE:

    You can encrypt and decrypt a small amount of data using the online tool on the console.

    You need to call APIs to encrypt and decrypt a large amount of data.

Digest key

SHA

  • HMAC_256
  • HMAC_384
  • HMAC_512

Digest key

  • Data tampering prevention
  • Data integrity verification

Asymmetric key

RSA

  • RSA_2048
  • RSA_3072
  • RSA_4096

RSA asymmetric key

  • Digital signature and signature verification
  • Data encryption and decryption
    NOTE:

    Asymmetric keys are applicable to signature and signature verification scenarios. Asymmetric keys are not efficient enough for data encryption. Symmetric keys are suitable for encrypting and decrypting data.

Asymmetric key

ECC

  • EC_P256
  • EC_P384

Elliptic curve recommended by NIST

Digital signature and signature verification