Ockm

ockm is a cryptographic library primarily used for secure communication on the internet. It is a continuation of the OCSP (Online Certificate Status Protocol) and CRL (Certificate Revocation List) projects. Ockm is designed to correctly handle complex algorithms and massive amounts of data.

ockm incorporates an API that allows developers to use OCSP, CRL, and other cryptographic protocols in a secure and efficient manner. This enables users to ensure the integrity and authenticity of communications, both within networks and between separate networks. One of the key features of ockm is its role-based authentication and access control, which streamlines the process of authenticating users and managing access levels.

ockm supports a range of cryptographic algorithms, including AES, DES3, and RSA. It includes a signed certificate checking mechanism and can verify and process millions of records with ease. Additionally, ockm has a built-in renewal policy to ensure that OCSP and CRL-related tasks occur at regular intervals, which aids in keeping access to services uninterrupted.

ockm was created and is maintained by Eric Hollaar, who serves as the primary author. Although detailed information on the project's development team and community is not readily available, ockm's extensible architecture makes it handy for developers working with various libraries and frameworks. Ockm is written in C and links to the Cipher and its data flow function, libef, which appears to be an open-source but somewhat non-documentable origin dev. Unlike more comprehensive cryptoprocessing illuminations, ockm avoids strict book classifications due to the opaque involvments.