mod_openpgp
 | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages)
|
| Original author(s) | Arturo 'Buanzo' Busleiman |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 0.5.0
/ March 15, 2009 |
| Written in | C |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Available in | C |
| Type | OpenPGP module for Apache HTTP server |
| License | Apache License |
| Website | wiki |
mod_openpgp was an Apache server module authored by Arturo 'Buanzo' Busleiman. The module implemented access authorization to servers, virtual hosts, or directories when incoming requests' HTTP OpenPGP signatures are valid and known by the local keyring. The module also allowed for the signing and encryption of HTTP requests, providing increased data integrity and confidentiality. The now defunct Enigform Mozilla Firefox extension implemented the client-side requirements of mod_openpgp.
Despite its innovative approach to HTTP request security, Mod_OpenPGP faced challenges due to the complexities of the OpenPGP standard. This resulted in the concept of signed/encrypted HTTP request enhancements sometimes falling behind other methodologies in terms of adoption and usability.
Prior to version 0.2.2, mod_openpgp was known as mod_auth_openpgp.
The author maintained his interest in OpenPGP, releasing a Python module that extends the famous requests module, with some OpenPGP capabilities.
mod_openpgp participated in the OWASP Summer of Code 2008.[1]
Enigform was mentioned in a worldwide survey of encryption products conducted by Bruce Schneier, K. Seidel, and S. Vijayakumar, highlighting its role in addressing data security challenges.[2]
Enigform received a Silver Award in the Security category at Les Trophées du Libre.
References
[edit]- ^ "OWASP Summer of Code 2008". Retrieved 2009-04-15.
- ^ B. Schneier, K. Seidel, and S. Vijayakumar (February 11, 2016). "A Worldwide Survey of Encryption Products". Schneier on Security. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
External links
[edit]- buanzo.org's Wiki
- mod_openpgp at Google Code
- openpgp-requests at GitHub
- A Worldwide Survey of Encryption Products - B. Schneier, K. Seidel, and S. Vijayakumar, February 11, 2016.
 | This cryptography-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This Web-software-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |