AsymmetricKeyExchangeFormatter Class
Represents the base class from which all asymmetric key exchange formatters derive.
For a list of all members of this type, see AsymmetricKeyExchangeFormatter Members.
System.Object
System.Security.Cryptography.AsymmetricKeyExchangeFormatter
System.Security.Cryptography.RSAOAEPKeyExchangeFormatter
System.Security.Cryptography.RSAPKCS1KeyExchangeFormatter
[Visual Basic] MustInherit Public Class AsymmetricKeyExchangeFormatter [C#] public abstract class AsymmetricKeyExchangeFormatter [C++] public __gc __abstract class AsymmetricKeyExchangeFormatter [JScript] public abstract class AsymmetricKeyExchangeFormatter
Thread Safety
Any public static (Shared in Visual Basic) members of this type are thread safe. Any instance members are not guaranteed to be thread safe.
Remarks
Asymmetric key exchange formatters encrypt key exchange data.
Key exchange allows a sender to create secret information, such as random data that can be used as a key in a symmetric encryption algorithm, and use encryption to send it to the intended recipient.
CAUTION It is highly recommended that you not attempt to create your own key exchange method from the basic functionality provided, because many details of the operation must be performed carefully in order for the key exchange to be successful.
Requirements
Namespace: System.Security.Cryptography
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003 family
Assembly: Mscorlib (in Mscorlib.dll)
See Also
AsymmetricKeyExchangeFormatter Members | System.Security.Cryptography Namespace | Cryptographic Services