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FIPS 186-4, Digital Signature Standard (DSS)

WithdrawnNIST · FIPS standard · July 19, 2013

Summary

Specified the digital signature algorithms approved for federal use, including the Digital Signature Algorithm and elliptic curve and factoring-based methods, with rules for generating their keys and parameters.

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Issuer
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Type
FIPS standard
Number
FIPS 186-4
Issued
July 19, 2013
Status
Withdrawn

Withdrawn by its issuer (NIST's term).

Superseded by FIPS 186-5 (February 3, 2023) and withdrawn on February 3, 2024.

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