Algorithms: Should we have support for password based algorithms

[jimsch]

JOSE has support for password based algorithms mainly for the purpose of saving private keys for later use. Given that we do not know what the introduction model for small devices is going be and given that many small devices do not have UI to enter a password, does it makes sense for use to skip having password based algorithms on the first pass of COSE. They can always be added at a later time if they are needed.

[cose-ietf]

+1, I cannot se any use cases where this would be needed.

On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 5:46 AM, Jim Schaad notifications@github.com
wrote:

JOSE has support for password based algorithms mainly for the purpose of
saving private keys for later use. Given that we do not know what the
introduction model for small devices is going be and given that many small
devices do not have UI to enter a password, does it makes sense for use to
skip having password based algorithms on the first pass of COSE. They can
always be added at a later time if they are needed.

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[jimsch]

Removed from the draft