This software enables communication with PKCS#11 cryptographic modules by providing essential functions.
Crypt::NSS::PKCS11 is a Perl module that provides crucial functions for communication between PKCS#11 cryptographic modules. Utilizing the PKCS#11 API, this module is capable of interfacing with various cryptographic modules such as software tokens or smart cards. With its functions for retrieving certificates, keys, and passwords, among others, Crypt::NSS::PKCS11 is an indispensable tool for handling PKCS#11 cryptographic modules.
This module's interface includes several global variables that enhance its usability. One such variable is $DefaultPinArg. It sets the default PKCS#11 pin arg on Net::NSS::SSL instances. This function is useful in scenarios where PKCS#11 pin arg on sockets cannot be directly controlled, especially when used with NSS and LWP.
Moreover, Crypt::NSS::PKCS11 has useful class methods. The set_password_hook() method, for instance, sets the function to invoke when a PKCS#11 module needs a password. The argument CALLBACK can either be a code reference or a fully qualified function name.
Another class method is find_cert_by_nickname(), which locates a certificate by nickname. Here, the $arg argument passes to the hook set by set_password_hook. Another class method, find_key_by_any_cert(), finds a private key for a certificate. Similarly, the $arg argument passes to the hook set by set_password_hook.
Overall, Crypt::NSS::PKCS11 is a reliable Perl module that simplifies communication between PKCS#11 cryptographic modules. Its functions and global variables enhance its usability, and class methods offer efficient solutions for specific tasks.
This module's interface includes several global variables that enhance its usability. One such variable is $DefaultPinArg. It sets the default PKCS#11 pin arg on Net::NSS::SSL instances. This function is useful in scenarios where PKCS#11 pin arg on sockets cannot be directly controlled, especially when used with NSS and LWP.
Moreover, Crypt::NSS::PKCS11 has useful class methods. The set_password_hook() method, for instance, sets the function to invoke when a PKCS#11 module needs a password. The argument CALLBACK can either be a code reference or a fully qualified function name.
Another class method is find_cert_by_nickname(), which locates a certificate by nickname. Here, the $arg argument passes to the hook set by set_password_hook. Another class method, find_key_by_any_cert(), finds a private key for a certificate. Similarly, the $arg argument passes to the hook set by set_password_hook.
Overall, Crypt::NSS::PKCS11 is a reliable Perl module that simplifies communication between PKCS#11 cryptographic modules. Its functions and global variables enhance its usability, and class methods offer efficient solutions for specific tasks.
What's New
Version 0.04: N/A