[BlueOnyx:11833] Re: SSL certificate minimum key length issues on BQ5100R

[David Hahn]

On 12/19/2012 6:50 PM, Carl E. Hartung wrote:
> 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
> _______________________________________________
> Is installing a 2048 key possible on a 5100r? If so how any how to's on that?
Thanks Carl
Happy Holidays
David
>