What's the strongest encryption available

[Marcus Carey]

VeriSign claims its 128-bit $889 Secure Site Pro Certificate is the strongest encryption available.  Is this true?    If so how is it possible to create a 1024 bit or greater RSA private key with OpenSSL?   Also what's the maximum bit value that OpenSSL supports?   Marcus             --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.481 / Virus Database: 277 - Release Date: 5/13/2003