Prefer specific key exchange algorithms for TLS

Policy ID
PreferSlowKexAlgorithms
Scope
Computer Configuration, User Configuration
Supported on
Microsoft Edge version 146, Windows 7 or later
Source
Microsoft Edge Policy Templates (version 155.0.4283.45)
Category
Microsoft Edge › Cryptography compliance policies

Description

This policy configures Microsoft Edge to prioritize certain key agreement algorithms (supported groups) in TLS 1.3 based on compliance requirements.

If you set this policy to 'cnsa2', Microsoft Edge prefers the algorithms required for the Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0 (CNSA 2.0). If you leave this policy unset or set it to 'default', the browser uses its standard key exchange order.

This policy does not guarantee negotiation of a specific algorithm. It is designed to help server operators distinguish clients with compliance requirements and apply higher-strength, non-default algorithms only when appropriate.

This policy applies only to TLS 1.3 and QUIC. The default cryptography used by Microsoft Edge already provides strong security, but enabling this policy may reduce performance when accessing websites.

Policy options mapping:

* CNSA2.0 (cnsa2) = Prefer key exchange methods satisfying the requirements of CNSA 2.0

* Default (default) = Use Microsoft Edge's default supported groups

Use the preceding information when configuring this policy.

Example value: cnsa2

Options

  • Prefer specific key exchange algorithms for TLS
    • Prefer key exchange methods satisfying the requirements of CNSA 2.0
    • Use Microsoft Edge's default supported groups

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
  • PreferSlowKexAlgorithmsREG_SZ
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
  • PreferSlowKexAlgorithmsREG_SZ

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