The CodeB Identity Broker, a pivotal component in the realm of identity management and security solutions, has recently integrated RFC 3161 Timestamping functionality, enhancing its capabilities in ensuring the integrity and authenticity of digital content.
Understanding RFC 3161 Timestamping
RFC 3161 is a protocol designed for timestamping digital content, acting as a proof that specific data existed at a certain point in time. This protocol is crucial for digital signatures, providing an additional layer of security and non-repudiation to digital transactions and documents.
CodeB Identity Broker’s New Feature
With the integration of RFC 3161 Timestamping, the CodeB Identity Broker now houses a Timestamping Authority (TSA) endpoint, accessible at <BaseURL>/tsa. This feature allows users to post timestamp requests directly to this endpoint, making the process of acquiring timestamp tokens more streamlined and efficient.
How It Works
Users can generate a digital signature for their document or data using cryptographic algorithms like RSA and then create a timestamp request containing the hash of the data or signature to be timestamped, typically using a secure hash algorithm like SHA-256. This request can be posted directly to the TSA endpoint of the CodeB Identity Broker. Upon receiving a valid request, the TSA generates a timestamp token containing the timestamp, the hash of the data, and the TSA’s digital signature.
Enhanced Security and Integrity
The integration of RFC 3161 Timestamping in the CodeB Identity Broker not only simplifies the timestamping process but also fortifies the security and integrity of digital content. Users can verify the received timestamp token to ensure its integrity and authenticity by checking the TSA’s digital signature using its public key and confirming that the timestamp and the hash in the token match the original request.
Reliable Timestamping Authority
The inclusion of RFC 3161 Timestamping functionality in the CodeB Identity Broker adds to the reliability of the services provided by Aloaha / CodeB, who have been supporting RFC 3161 timestamps for over 20 years with their time notary service available at Time Notary.
Conclusion
The integration of RFC 3161 Timestamping functionality into the CodeB Identity Broker marks a significant advancement in providing secure and reliable timestamping services. This feature, coupled with the longstanding support for RFC 3161 by Aloaha / CodeB through their Time Notary service, offers users versatile options for ensuring the security, integrity, and authenticity of their digital content and transactions. Whether it’s for legal documents, financial transactions, or any other form of digital data, the enhanced CodeB Identity Broker stands as a robust solution for modern security needs.