diff --git a/_posts/2024-07-22-rnp-and-librepgp.adoc b/_posts/2024-07-22-rnp-and-librepgp.adoc index cb46024..475a36f 100644 --- a/_posts/2024-07-22-rnp-and-librepgp.adoc +++ b/_posts/2024-07-22-rnp-and-librepgp.adoc @@ -39,6 +39,44 @@ https://www.ribose.com[Ribose], and https://intevation.de[Intevation], and is maintained by a study group consisting of the founding group with other interested implementers. + +== What is the vision of LibrePGP? + +"Libre" is derived from the Latin word for "free". It emphasizes freedom, +openness, and unrestricted use. + +"PGP" stands for Pretty Good Privacy, the original encryption program developed +by Phil Zimmermann in 1991 that became the basis for the OpenPGP standard. + +LibrePGP represents the next step for the future of OpenPGP: + +Free and open:: +LibrePGP aims to keep encryption technology accessible to all, free from +proprietary restrictions or government interference. + +Stable and compatible:: +It builds on 20+ years of OpenPGP experience, ensuring long-term stability and +compatibility with existing systems. + +Security-focused:: +LibrePGP prioritizes real-world security concerns over purely academic +interests, making it suitable for deployments in critical sectors. + +Forward-looking:: +LibrePGP represents a future for encrypted communication that supports rapid +evolution, incorporating new algorithms like OCB when beneficial. + +Trusted:: +With its commitment to open-source and collaboration among respected developers, +LibrePGP aims to be a globally trusted standard for secure communication. + +The vision for LibrePGP is to ensure that strong, reliable encryption remains +freely available to defend privacy and secure communication worldwide. It seeks +to balance innovation with stability, ensuring that the technology evolves to +meet new challenges while maintaining the interoperability and reliability that +have made PGP a cornerstone of digital security for decades. + + == Why is RNP Supporting LibrePGP? We believe that LibrePGP is an essential step forward in preserving the core @@ -61,6 +99,18 @@ communication protocols. LibrePGP builds on these lessons learned, providing a robust and flexible specification that is designed to meet the evolving needs of secure communication. +LibrePGP is not just a specification. It is a movement -- a collaborative effort +to protect digital rights, support freedom of speech, and provide a robust +foundation for secure communication in an increasingly digital world. + +LibrePGP is our bulwark against attempts to weaken encryption standards, +ensuring that individuals, journalists, activists, and organizations always have +access to strong, trustworthy encryption tools. + +This is exactly why we are proud to support LibrePGP and contribute to its +contributions to its development and adoption. + + == Long-term collaboration with g10 Code and Intevation As the developer of RNP, Ribose works closely with g10 Code, the developer of