org.forgerock.json.jose.jwt

Interface Algorithm

All Known Implementing Classes:

JweAlgorithm, JwsAlgorithm

public interface Algorithm

The interface for each possible algorithm that can be used to sign and/or encrypt a JWT.

Since:

2.0.0

See Also:

JSON Web Algorithms Specification

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
String	getAlgorithm() Gets the actual name of the algorithm that is understood by Java cryptographic operations.
String	getJwaAlgorithmName() Gets the name of the algorithm as defined in the JWA standard.

Method Detail

getAlgorithm

String getAlgorithm()

Gets the actual name of the algorithm that is understood by Java cryptographic operations.

Returns:

The name of the algorithm.

getJwaAlgorithmName

String getJwaAlgorithmName()

Gets the name of the algorithm as defined in the JWA standard.

Returns:

The name of the algorithm.