SignatureMethod Element

The structure of a <SignatureMethod> element is shown in the following diagram:

diagram

namespace

http://www.w3.org/2000/09/xmldsig#

attributes

Name

Type

Use

Default

Fixed

Annotation

Algorithm

xs:anyURI

required

Contains a URI that identifies the particular algorithm for the signature method.

annotation

Defines the algorithm that is used to convert the <SignedInfo> element into a hashed value contained in the <SignatureValue>element. Producers shall support DSA and RSA algorithms to produce signatures. Consumers shall support DSA and RSA algorithms to validate signatures. [M6.17]