Algorithms, key size and parameters report 2014

The “Algorithms, key size and parameters” report of 2014 is a reference document providing a set of guidelines to decision makers, in particular specialists designing and implementing cryptographic solutions for personal data protection within commercial organisations or governmental services for citizens. This report provides an update of the 2013 cryptographic guidelines report (link below) on security measures required to protect personal data in online systems. Compared with the 2013 edition, the report has been extended to include a section on hardware and software side-channels, random number generation, and key life cycle management, while the part on protocols, for 2014 is extended and is a stand-alone study on cryptographic protocols (link included below). The EC Regulation 611/2013 (link below) references ENISA as a consultative body, in the process of establishing a list of appropriate cryptographic protective measures for personal data protection