SecureBlackbox 16: Why SecureBlackbox is a Superior Alternative to BouncyCastle
Note: This article applies only to SecureBlackbox Legacy. For future development please consider using the latest version.
If you are looking at BouncyCastle as a free provider of cryptographic services to develop or extend your software product, please see the table below:
| Feature | SecureBlackbox | BouncyCastle |
|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous notifications (AddFilterCallbackRule with the *Notify flag) | ||
| Fully functional sample applications for supported APIs and platforms | ||
| Comprehensive documentation | ||
| Source code availability | ||
| Wide cross-platform support1 | ||
| Comprehensive digital security functionality2 | ||
| Timely updates and compatibility improvements | ||
| Clear roadmap for future development | ||
| Guaranteed support | ||
| Business responsibility | ||
| Overall reliability |
1. The .NET edition of SecureBlackbox is available for .NET, .NET for Windows RT, Mono, Silverlight, Mono 4 Android, .NET CF, and Windows Phone. The Java edition of SecureBlackbox works on Java and Android and provides access to Windows-specific features such as CryptoAPI.
2. SecureBlackbox includes over 100 components grouped into 17 packages that cover all aspects of the digital security of data in storage and transfer.
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