Updated on 2024-03-27 GMT+08:00

Key Algorithms Supported by KMS

Table 1 Key algorithms supported by KMS

Key Type

Algorithm Type

Key Specifications

Description

Usage

Symmetric key

AES

  • AES_256

AES symmetric key

Encrypts and decrypts a small amount of data or data keys.

Asymmetric key

RSA

  • RSA_2048
  • RSA_3072
  • RSA_4096

RSA asymmetric password

Encrypts and decrypts a small amount of data or creates digital signatures.

ECC

  • EC_P256
  • EC_P384

Elliptic curve recommended by NIST

Digital signature