Does EFT support SHA-2 cryptographic algorithms?

THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO:

• EFT, version 7.2.1 and later

QUESTION

Does EFT support SHA-2 cryptographic algorithms?

ANSWER

Yes. SHA256 is part of SHA-2, and EFT supports SHA256 for certificate verification.

MORE INFORMATION

To determine which type of certificate you are using, click the certificate details to find the "Signature Algorithm." Beginning February 14, 2017, browsers will no longer treat SHA-1-signed TLS certificates as trusted. All certificates used to secure browser-based communications need to be replaced.

For details of the deadline, refer to http://www.infoworld.com/article/3064654/security/tick-tock-time-is-running-out-to-move-from-sha-1-to-sha-2.html.

Contact your certificate vendor, such as Geotrust and Verisign, to update your certificates to SHA-2.