RSA/Full CSP Reference Overview

This reference contains detailed information about all of the Microsoft® RSA/Full Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP) functions.

This information is divided into the following sections:

• Service Provider Functions

  Covers connecting to (and disconnecting from) CSPs and customizing their operation.

• Key Generation and Exchange Functions

  Covers creating, configuring, and destroying cryptographic keys, as well as exchanging them with other users

• Data Encryption Functions

  Covers encryption and decryption operations

• Hashing and Digital Signature Functions

  Covers the computation of hashes (also known as message digests), as well as the creation and verification of digital signatures