Overview#

PKCS 9 (PKCS #9) is described in RFC 2985 which describes Selected Object Classes and Attribute Types (Version 2.0) for use in PKCS #6 extended certificates, PKCS #7 Digitally Signed messages, PKCS #8 Private Key information, and PKCS #10 certificate-signing requests.

More Information#

There might be more information for this subject on one of the following:

• Distinguished Names
• Public-Key Cryptography Standards
• RFC 2985