publication
2025
RFC 9881: Algorithm Identifiers for Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Algorithm (ML-DSA)
Contributors
Jake Massimo, Panos Kampanakis, Sean Turner, Bas Westerbaan
Details
Internet Research Task Force (IRTF). 2025.
Abstract
Digital signatures are used within X.509 certificates and Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs), and to sign messages. This document specifies the conventions for using FIPS 204, the Module-Lattice- Based Digital Signature Algorithm (ML-DSA) in Internet X.509 certificates and CRLs. The conventions for the associated signatures, subject public keys, and private key are also described.