asymmetric-keys-encryption-strength.md

title	Asymmetric Keys Encryption Strength | Microsoft Docs
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ms.date	03/01/2017
ms.prod	sql
ms.prod_service	database-engine
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ms.technology	security
ms.topic	conceptual
helpviewer_keywords	Best Practices [Database Engine]
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Asymmetric Keys Encryption Strength

[!INCLUDEappliesto-ss-xxxx-xxxx-xxx-md] This rule checks whether asymmetric keys were created by using 1024-bit or stronger encryption.

Best Practices Recommendations

Use RSA 1024-bit or stronger encryption to create asymmetric keys for data encryption.

For More Information

Choose an Encryption Algorithm

See Also

Monitor and Enforce Best Practices by Using Policy-Based Management