From: Konstantin Ryabitsev <konstantin@linuxfoundation.org>
To: Jonathan Corbet <corbet@lwn.net>
Cc: linux-kernel@vger.kernel.org, linux-doc@vger.kernel.org
Subject: [PATCH v2 3/5] maintainer-pgp-guide: update ECC support information
Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:31:51 -0400 [thread overview]
Message-ID: <20220727-docs-pgp-guide-v2-3-e3e6954affb6@linuxfoundation.org> (raw)
In-Reply-To: <20220727-docs-pgp-guide-v2-0-e3e6954affb6@linuxfoundation.org>
Update ECC sections with the latest details, now that Yubikeys are able
to support ED25519 curves. Tweak a few links to smartcard devices to
reflect the latest URL changes.
Signed-off-by: Konstantin Ryabitsev <konstantin@linuxfoundation.org>
diff --git a/Documentation/process/maintainer-pgp-guide.rst b/Documentation/process/maintainer-pgp-guide.rst
index ead5bc815017..bf288925973e 100644
--- a/Documentation/process/maintainer-pgp-guide.rst
+++ b/Documentation/process/maintainer-pgp-guide.rst
@@ -228,11 +228,9 @@ separate signing subkey::
recommend that you create an ECC signing subkey for your kernel
work.
- If for some reason you prefer to stay with RSA subkeys, just replace
- "ed25519" with "rsa2048" in the above command. Additionally, if you
- plan to use a hardware device that does not support ED25519 ECC
- keys, like Nitrokey Pro or a Yubikey, then you should use
- "nistp256" instead or "ed25519."
+ Note, that if you plan to use a hardware device that does not
+ support ED25519 ECC keys, you should choose "nistp256" instead or
+ "ed25519."
Back up your Certify key for disaster recovery
@@ -438,7 +436,8 @@ functionality. There are several options available:
- `Yubikey 5`_: proprietary hardware and software, but cheaper than
Nitrokey Pro and comes available in the USB-C form that is more useful
with newer laptops. Offers additional security features such as FIDO
- U2F, among others, and now finally supports ECC keys (NISTP).
+ U2F, among others, and now finally supports NISTP and ED25519 ECC
+ keys.
`LWN has a good review`_ of some of the above models, as well as several
others. Your choice will depend on cost, shipping availability in your
@@ -451,7 +450,7 @@ geographical region, and open/proprietary hardware considerations.
Foundation.
.. _`Nitrokey Start`: https://shop.nitrokey.com/shop/product/nitrokey-start-6
-.. _`Nitrokey Pro 2`: https://shop.nitrokey.com/shop/product/nitrokey-pro-2-3
+.. _`Nitrokey Pro 2`: https://shop.nitrokey.com/shop/product/nkpr2-nitrokey-pro-2-3
.. _`Yubikey 5`: https://www.yubico.com/products/yubikey-5-overview/
.. _Gnuk: https://www.fsij.org/doc-gnuk/
.. _`LWN has a good review`: https://lwn.net/Articles/736231/
--
b4 0.10.0-dev-fe10a
next prev parent reply other threads:[~2022-08-08 21:32 UTC|newest]
Thread overview: 7+ messages / expand[flat|nested] mbox.gz Atom feed top
2022-08-08 21:31 [PATCH v2 0/5] Update the maintainer PGP guide Konstantin Ryabitsev
2022-08-08 21:31 ` [PATCH v2 1/5] maintainer-pgp-guide: use key terminology consistent with upstream Konstantin Ryabitsev
2022-08-08 21:31 ` [PATCH v2 2/5] maintainer-pgp-guide: remove keyserver instructions Konstantin Ryabitsev
2022-08-08 21:31 ` Konstantin Ryabitsev [this message]
2022-08-08 21:31 ` [PATCH v2 4/5] maintainer-pgp-guide: add a section on PGP-signed patches Konstantin Ryabitsev
2022-08-08 21:31 ` [PATCH v2 5/5] maintainer-pgp-guide: minor wording tweaks Konstantin Ryabitsev
2022-08-18 17:14 ` [PATCH v2 0/5] Update the maintainer PGP guide Jonathan Corbet
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