Feature Request P2
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pv...@google.com
I have forwarded this request to the engineering team. We will update this issue with any progress updates and a resolution.
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Also note, I changed the type of your issue. Type-Productions are by default hidden. Since this is a Feature Request, I tagged it as such, and that will let other users chime in and star this issue to signify they also would like this feature.
Cheers!
Description
AppEngine at present only supports RSA private keys, with a max-length of 2048.
At the most basic level, it would be good to support elliptic curve cryptography and expand key sizes.
However, both the RSA algorithm and elliptic curve are susceptible to quantum computing attacks (via e.g. Shor's algorithm). The NSA recommends using larger key sizes to offset these susceptibilities until quantum-resistant algorithms are available.
A comment from the NSA in August suggested that quantum-resistant algorithms would be forthcoming in the near future (per
It would be valuable for all users to be able to use stronger keys. For some this would be a premium benefit.