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---
title: The key_rsa Resource
---
# key_rsa
Use the `key_rsa` InSpec audit resource to test RSA public/private keypairs.
This resource is mainly useful when used in conjunction with the x509_certificate resource but it can also be used for checking SSH keys.
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## Syntax
An `key_rsa` resource block declares a `key file` to be tested.
describe key_rsa('mycertificate.key') do
it { should be_private }
it { should be_public }
its('public_key') { should match "-----BEGIN PUBLIC KEY-----\n3597459df9f3982" }
its('key_length') { should eq 2048 }
end
You can use an optional passphrase with `key_rsa`
describe key_rsa('mycertificate.key', 'passphrase') do
it { should be_private }
end
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## Supported Properties
### public?
To verify if a key is public use the following:
describe key_rsa('/etc/pki/www.mywebsite.com.key') do
it { should be_public }
end
### public_key (String)
The `public_key` property returns the public part of the RSA key pair
describe key_rsa('/etc/pki/www.mywebsite.com.key') do
its('public_key') { should match "-----BEGIN PUBLIC KEY-----\n3597459df9f3982......" }
end
### private?
This property verifies that the key includes a private key:
describe key_rsa('/etc/pki/www.mywebsite.com.key') do
it { should be_private }
end
### private_key (String)
The `private_key` property returns the private key or the RSA key pair.
describe key_rsa('/etc/pki/www.mywebsite.com.key') do
its('private_key') { should match "-----BEGIN RSA PRIVATE KEY-----\nMIIJJwIBAAK......" }
end
### key_length
The `key_length` property allows testing the number of bits in the key pair.
describe key_rsa('/etc/pki/www.mywebsite.com.key') do
its('key_length') { should eq 2048 }
end