SecureBlackbox 16: A Component Library for PGP-Compatible OpenPGP in .NET

The OpenPGPBlackbox package of SecureBlackbox is a collection of classes and components that enable you to add support for OpenPGP in your desktop, server, and mobile applications. The components for C#., VB.NET, and ASP.NET offer an authentic implementation of the OpenPGP standard (RFC 2440 and RFC 4880). OpenPGPBlackbox is fully compatible with the BouncyCastle library, GnuPG, and PGP Desktop to the extent in which these applications and libraries comply with the OpenPGP standard. You can use OpenPGPBlackbox in .NET applications on web servers, desktops, and mobile platforms (iOS, Android, and Windows Phone / Windows Mobile).

Details

The full scope of OpenPGP operations is supported, such as key generation and management, file signing and encryption, and creation of self-extracting OpenPGP archives. The option, introduced by PGP Desktop, to place several files with data into one OpenPGP archive is supported as well.

Features

1. Reliability: the library has been developed and improved for over 10 years
2. Unique features not found in alternative libraries
3. Expertise of software developers with broad experience in internet communications and security protocols over several platforms and development technologies
4. Carefully crafted API created with flexibility and extensibility in mind
5. Documentation and samples that help you use SecureBlackbox effectively
6. Maintenance via regular build updates and yearly new releases
7. Assistance provided directly by SecureBlackbox developers via public and individual support channels

Getting Started

OpenPGPBlackbox is a part of the SecureBlackbox suite, which is offered for evaluation as the complete suite. After downloading the installation package, follow the steps below to get starting with the rapid development of OpenPGP applications:

1. Download the installation package from the Download page.
2. Unpack the downloaded ZIP file and run it to install the components and supplementary files (documentation and samples) to your local disk.
3. Start using the components. SecureBlackbox requires that you provide it with the license key. You will find the evaluation license key in <SecureBlackbox>\LicenseKey.txt file.
4. If you need assistance, please read the included documentation (also available online, in addition to the FAQ and forum).
5. Run the sample code (by default it is installed in the <SecureBlackbox>\Samples folder)
6. Ask for help in HelpDesk, the right place for individual support.