[BlueOnyx:11831] Re: SSL certificate minimum key length issues on BQ5100R

[Carl E. Hartung]

On Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:36:09 -0800
David Hahn <ml at sb9.com> wrote:

> Anyone run into problems when submitting a CSR (signing-request)
> for a SSL Cert. lately? Today when replacing one I get this..
> 
> "Your CSR contains a key size that is no longer considered secure. 
> Security best practices require a minimum key size of 2048 bits.
> Please submit a new CSR with a minimum 2048 bit key size."
> 
> Up to a few months ago the cert. companies allowed the 1024 bit key
> size..
> 
> Will upgrading the OS to 5106 fix this issue or
> might the Older Hardware be the issue or both?
> Any ideas or a fix?
> 
> TIA
> David

Hi David,

This message is actually pretty self-explanatory, if not a bit cryptic.
It's telling you to switch from a 1024 bit to a 2048 bit key because
it is more secure.

regards,

Carl