Changes between Version 3 and Version 4 of OpenPGP

Timestamp:

Nov 5, 2007 11:24:21 AM (6 years ago)

Author:

dkg

Comment:

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OpenPGP

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 the [http://www.openpgp.org/ OpenPGP] standard is [http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2440.txt RFC 2440].  It pairs standard [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-key_cryptography Public-key cryptography] with a decentralized key distribution/verification infrastructure, known as the [http://www.rubin.ch/pgp/weboftrust.en.html web of trust].
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+[http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc5081.txt RFC 5081] specifies how to use OpenPGP keys in [wiki:TLS] connections.
 
 == Web of Trust ==
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 === Why choose the Web of Trust over other PKI ===
 
+ * decentralization
+ * simple keyserver-based revocation
+ * freedom of tools
+ * multiple certifiers per certificate (no certifier lock-in)
+ * flexible trust models (you can decide how/who you trust)
+ 
 == OpenPGP tools ==