Create an asymmetric key pair.
Syntax create-keypair [-h] [-a alg] [-s size] [-f date] [-t date] [-d days] [-k keychain] [-A|-T appPath] [name] Options -a alg Use alg as the algorithm, can be rsa, dh, dsa or fee (default rsa) -s size Specify the keysize in bits (default 512) -f date Make a key valid from the specified date -t date Make a key valid to the specified date -d days Make a key valid for the number of days specified from today -k keychain Use the specified keychain rather than the default -A Allow any application to access this key without warning (insecure, not recommended!) -T appPath Specify an application which may access this key (multiple -T options are allowed)
“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing” ~ Helen Keller
Local man page: security - Command line help page on your local machine.
security - Administer Keychains, keys, certificates and the Security framework.