8. IANA Considerations
RFC 9964 adds ML-DSA algorithms and the AKP key type to existing COSE and JOSE registries.
| Algorithm | COSE Value | JOSE Name | Recommended / Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ML-DSA-44 | -48 | ML-DSA-44 | Recommended: Yes, JOSE Optional |
| ML-DSA-65 | -49 | ML-DSA-65 | Recommended: Yes, JOSE Optional |
| ML-DSA-87 | -50 | ML-DSA-87 | Recommended: Yes, JOSE Optional |
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| COSE Key Type | AKP, value 7, capabilities [kty(7)] |
| COSE pub parameter | label -1, CBOR type bstr, Public key |
| COSE priv parameter | label -2, CBOR type bstr, Private key |
| JOSE kty | AKP, Algorithm Key Pair, Optional |
| JWK pub | used with kty AKP, Information Class Public |
| JWK priv | used with kty AKP, Information Class Private |
The IANA fields Optional, Recommended: Yes, and Change Controller: IETF are registry values and should be preserved as registry metadata.