password mandatory when converting to pkcs#8 #24
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This doesn't seem to cause regressions from the tests, but it's an API break, so it would require a major version bump. |
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Hi @youmark,
As the goal of this library is to support - and promote? - the use of password-protected private key with strong encryption algorithms, I suggest you make the password parameter mandatory when converting to PKCS#8.
Those who prefer to keep their private key in plaintext can still use MarshalPrivateKey, where the password remains optional.
Also, this way, ConvertPrivateKeyToPKCS8 and MarshalPrivateKey have two different purposes.
Regards,
Philippe.