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The seccure toolset implements a selection of asymmetric algorithms
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based on elliptic curve cryptography (ECC). In particular it offers
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public key encryption / decryption, signature generation /
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verification and key establishment.
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ECC schemes offer a much better key size to security ratio than
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classical systems (RSA, DSA). Keys are short enough to make direct
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specification of keys on the command line possible (sometimes this is
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more convenient than the management of PGP-like key rings). seccure
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builds on this feature and therefore is the tool of choice whenever
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lightweight asymmetric cryptography -- independent of key servers,
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revocation certificates, the Web of Trust or even configuration files
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-- is required.
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