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Web Server

Do you have a webserver component?
TLS/SSL Libraries and /n software Toolkits

TLS/SSL Implementation Options
SecureBlackbox® 2022 Updates

Information and upgrade information for SecureBlackbox 2022.
SecureBlackbox 2022 Upgrade Guide

Notes on upgrading form previous versions and continued SecureBlackbox 16 style API access.
SecureBlackbox 2020 Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common SecureBlackbox questions
What's New in SecureBlackbox 2020

SecureBlackbox 2020 Changes
SSL Client Authentication

This entry covers what SSL client authentication is and how to do it with the /n software components.
SecureBlackbox: PDF Vulnerability Applicability

Information on PDF cyber attacks and how SecureBlackbox can protect you from them
SecureBlackbox 16: Is SecureBlackbox FIPS-certified?

SecureBlackbox itself is not certified. However, on Windows it can work in so-called FIPS mode
SecureBlackbox 16: FTPS (FTP over SSL) vs. SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)

Comprehensive comparison of FTPS and SFTP
SecureBlackbox 16: Why SecureBlackbox is a Superior Alternative to BouncyCastle

Why you should choose SecureBlackbox's professionally developed security components over BouncyCastle
SecureBlackbox 16: Does the price include the European VAT?

Does the price include the European VAT?
SecureBlackbox 16: Do I have to pay when distributing your components with my product?

Do I have to pay when distributing your components with my product?
SecureBlackbox 16: Is a single-developer license "named" or transferrable?

Is a single-developer license "named" or transferrable?
SecureBlackbox 16: Which License Do I Need?

I need to develop a project for my client. What kind of license do I need to buy?
SecureBlackbox 16: Basics of PAdES (PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures)

Basics of PAdES (PDF Advanced Electronic Signatures)
SecureBlackbox 16: CAdES and Digital Signatures

CAdES is a new standard for advanced digital signature. It was introduced by the European Directive on a community framework for Electronic Signatures, which extends the previous standard, CMS, specifying several additional profiles.
SecureBlackbox 16: Introduction to XAdES (XML Advanced Electronic Signatures)

In this article we are talking about signing XML documents, though the same mechanism of XML signature can be used to sign any type of data. XML signature may be detached from or attached to signed data. In the latter case, the signature is said to be enveloping when it contains the signed data within itself, or may be enveloped when it comprises a part of the document containing the signed data.
SecureBlackbox 16: Timestamping of digital signatures (mini-FAQ)

This article answers some of the basic questions related to the timestamping of digital signatures, made over data using X.509 certificates.
SecureBlackbox 16: 7 Business Advantages Of Offering Data Security

Learn why you must add security and encryption functions to your software and your IT infrastructure.
SecureBlackbox 16: HTTP and HTTPS proxies

The article describes the differences between HTTP proxies and HTTPS proxies.
SecureBlackbox 16: Encryption Schemes and Mechanisms in SecureBlackbox

The article describes different encryption schemes used in the IT industry and implemented in the SecureBlackbox products.
SecureBlackbox 16: Kerberos vs. SSL/TLS

Introduces Kerberos and SSL/TLS.
SecureBlackbox 16: Accessing system certificates under restricted user accounts

The article describes what steps must be taken to make system certificates accessible from applications and services running under limited system accounts.
SecureBlackbox 16: Share with the World: who reads my data in the cloud?

The article discusses the risks arising from storing the data in the clouds and the ways to prevent these risks using client-side encryption.
SecureBlackbox 16: Ensuring Correct Data Exchange in FTP

When working with FTP/FTPS and SFTP, you can follow the steps below to handle simultaneous uploads and downloads.
Error Handling in C++

The return value of methods and GetLastError() provide information on errors in C++ editions
SecureBlackbox 16: Getting Started with SecureBlackbox

How to get started with a trial of SecureBlackbox
Are /n software Components Thread Safe?

Only certain editions of /n software libraries are thread safe.
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I change the SigningTime element to show local time?

The SigningTime element shows the time in UTC by default; you can follow this KB to display the local time zone instead.
SecureBlackbox 16: When I try to sign the data using the certificate contained in Windows (with a non-exportable private key), only the MD5 hash algorithm works, even if I manually specify the SHA* algorithm.

When I try to sign the data using the certificate contained in Windows (with a non-exportable private key), only the MD5 hash algorithm works, even if I manually specify the SHA* algorithm.
SecureBlackbox 16: When I use Acrobat 6.0, click the signature, and click Signature Properties, why do I get a bad parameter error in Acrobat?

When I use Acrobat 6.0, click the signature and click Signature Properties, why do I get a bad parameter error in Acrobat?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I change the order of RDN elements or control their appearance in the X509IssuerName and/or X509SubjectName elements?

How do I change the order of RDN elements or control their appearance in the X509IssuerName and/or X509SubjectName elements?
SecureBlackbox 16: When I specify a Windows (or PKCS#11) certificate storage for signing, why do I get the following error: No signing certificate found?

When I specify a Windows (or PKCS#11) certificate storage for signing, why do I get the following error: No signing certificate found?
SecureBlackbox 16: The time reported by the components is XX hours away from correct. Why?

The time reported by the components is XX hours away from correct. Why?
SecureBlackbox 16: How can I debug SFTP client code without having an SFTP server?

How can I debug SFTP client code without having an SFTP server?
SecureBlackbox 16: How to reference elements inside the Signature element

How to reference elements inside the Signature element
SecureBlackbox 16: When I open a signed document with Acrobat, it says that the 'EldoS.SecureBlackbox' handler used to create the signature could not be found. What should I do?

When I open a signed document with Acrobat, it says that the 'EldoS.SecureBlackbox' handler used to create the signature could not be found. What should I do?
SecureBlackbox 16: I can't read or change the Owner and Group attributes of the file.

I can't read or change the Owner and Group attributes of the file.
SecureBlackbox 16: Is there any way to put the prefix "ds" to XML-DSig nodes?

Is there any way to put the prefix "e;ds"e; to XML-DSig nodes?
SecureBlackbox 16: How to modify 'EncryptedData' element properties such as Id and/or node prefix

How to modify 'EncryptedData' element properties such as Id and/or node prefix.
SecureBlackbox 16: Does SFTP support wildcard characters and file masks with file operations?

Does SFTP support wildcard characters and file masks with file operations?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I modify 'Signature' element properties, e.g., <Id>?

How do I modify 'Signature' element properties, e.g., <Id>
SecureBlackbox 16: Troubleshooting: when you try to sign the data using the certificate contained in Windows (with a non-exportable private key), only the MD5 hash algorithm works, even if you manually specify a SHA* algorithm.

Troubleshooting: when you try to sign the data using the certificate contained in Windows (with a non-exportable private key), only the MD5 hash algorithm works, even if you manually specify a SHA* algorithm.
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I get / set the current directory?

How do I get / set the current directory?
SecureBlackbox 16: What versions of XAdES are supported?

What versions of XAdES are supported?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I specify text or binary mode for file transfer with SFTP?

How do I specify text or binary mode for file transfer with SFTP?
SecureBlackbox 16: What versions of XAdES are supported?

What versions of XAdES are supported?
SecureBlackbox 16: Troubleshooting: Command Rejected Due to SFTP Proxy Policy Settings: SSH_FXP_...

Resolve the following error: Command rejected due to SFTP proxy policy settings: SSH_FXP_ ...
SecureBlackbox 16: When using the ValidateReferences method in TElXMLVerifier, I get the following error: Reference requires a context error.

This entry shows how to resolve the following error when using the ValidateReferences method in TElXMLVerifier: Reference requires a context error.
SecureBlackbox 16: Resolving the Error EElPDFDocumentError: Internal error ElPDFDocument.InsertActualSignatureInformation.2

This entry shows how to resolve the following error: Internal error ElPDFDocument.InsertActualSignatureInformation.2
SecureBlackbox 16: Resolving OutOfMemory Errors when loading large XML documents

This article explains shows the steps to resolve OutOfMemory errors when loading large XML documents.
SecureBlackbox 16: I need to send a command before transferring a file. How do I do this?

I need to send a command before transferring the file. How do I do this?
SecureBlackbox 16: Can I customize <KeyInfo> tag content?

Can I customize <KeyInfo> tag content?
SecureBlackbox 16: The SSH / SFTP connection to JPMorgan (transmissions*.jpmorgan.com) fails. Why?

The SSH / SFTP connection to JPMorgan (transmissions*.jpmorgan.com) fails. Why?
SecureBlackbox 16: I have modified the signed data, but the VerifySignature method reports the signature as valid. Why is that?

I have modified the signed data, but VerifySignature method reports the signature as valid. Why is that?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I include certificates when creating an XML signature?

How do I include certificates when creating an XML signature?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why is the speed of my SFTP transfer slow compared to WS_FTP or FileZilla?

Why is the speed of my SFTP transfer slow compared to WS_FTP or FileZilla?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I use timestamping with PDFBlackbox, XMLBlackbox, or PKIBlackbox?

How to use timestamping with PDFBlackbox, XMLBlackbox, or PKIBlackbox.
SecureBlackbox 16: What is a CDS signature? Does SecureBlackbox support it?

What is a CDS signature? Does SecureBlackbox support it?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I remove the ds: prefix when signing the data?

How do I remove the ds: prefix when signing the data?
SecureBlackbox 16: The ASCIIMode property doesn't seem to work. What's wrong?

The ASCIIMode property doesn't seem to work. What's wrong?
SecureBlackbox 16: How Do I Use Timestamping with PDFBlackbox, XMLBlackbox, or PKIBlackbox?

How to use timestamping with PDFBlackbox, XMLBlackbox, or PKIBlackbox.
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I Specify the Position of the Visible Signature?

How do I specify position of the visible signature?
SecureBlackbox 16: Transferring files does not work while listing directories works. Are these different?

Transferring files does not work while listing directories works. Are these different?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I extract a key from the KeyInfo element?

How do I extract a key from the KeyInfo element?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why does my timestamp not show up in Acrobat?

I have timestamped the document, but Acrobat does not show it. Why?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why does loading a PDF file consume more memory than the size of the file?

Why is memory consumption much larger than the size of the PDF file?
SecureBlackbox 16: I have a license for PDFBlackbox. When I open the PDFSigner sample in my IDE, I get an error saying that the TElHTTPSClient component is not installed. Where is the component?

I have a license for PDFBlackbox. When I open the PDFSigner sample in my IDE, I get an error saying that the TElHTTPSClient component is not installed. Where is the component?
SecureBlackbox 16: The signature made with SecureBlackbox can't be verified

Your first check when the signature cannot be verified.
SecureBlackbox 16: What SSL/TLS algorithms are implemented in SecureBlackbox?

What SSL/TLS algorithms are implemented in SecureBlackbox?
SecureBlackbox 16: Can I detect insertion and removal of the hardware device (token or cryptocard)?

How to detect insertion and removal of the hardware device (token or cryptocard).
SecureBlackbox 16: With what other PGP software is OpenPGPBlackbox compatible?

With what other PGP software is OpenPGPBlackbox compatible?
SecureBlackbox 16: Securing PDF documents

A review of encryption and signing schemes offered by the PDF specification and supported by PDF management tools and components.
SecureBlackbox 16: Troubleshooting: printing the signature background image

Follow this KB when the signature background image does not print or is corrupted.
SecureBlackbox 16: WinRT: troubleshooting connection failed exceptions

(WinRT) I am getting an exception when trying to set up a network connection from a WinRT application. What is the matter?
SecureBlackbox 16: How can I extract the certificate from the CRL (Certificate Revocation List)?

How to extract the certificate from the CRL (Certificate Revocation List)?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why is the first HTTPS, FTPS or SMTPS connection the longest?

Why does the first HTTPS, FTPS or SMTPS connection to the server take more time than subsequent connections?
SecureBlackbox 16: How I do modify the QualifyingProperties element (the main element in XAdES) like an Id and/or node prefix?

How I do modify the QualifyingProperties element (the main element in XAdES) like an Id and/or node prefix?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I configure SecureBlackbox for PGP 2.6?

How do I configure SecureBlackbox for PGP 2.6?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why does my connection to the SSL/TLS (HTTPS, FTPS, SMTP/S, POP3/S) server close without any error indication right after connecting?

Why does my connection to the SSL/TLS (HTTPS, FTPS, SMTP/S, POP3/S) server close without any error indication right after connecting?
SecureBlackbox 16: The certificate could not be validated with TElX509CertificateValidator, while the browser validates it. Why?

Why the certificate could not be validated with TElX509CertificateValidator, while the browser validates it.
SecureBlackbox 16: How to fill the SigPolicyHash for XAdES

How to fill the SigPolicyHash for XAdES
SecureBlackbox 16: After I export a certificate to a PFX file, Windows (or CryptoAPI) cannot import this file. What happens?

After I export a certificate to a PFX file, Windows (or CryptoAPI) cannot import this file. What happens?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why am I getting an "Input too long" error when trying to encrypt or decrypt the data?

Why am I getting an "Input too long" error when trying to encrypt or decrypt the data?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I sign / encrypt the text data (and not a file)?

How to sign / encrypt the text data (and not a file)?
SecureBlackbox 16: I can't login to the server with a username and password. Other programs do this fine. Is this a bug?

I can't login to the server with a username and password. Other programs do this fine. Is this a bug?
SecureBlackbox 16: I can't add the private key to my PKCS#11 device. Why?

I can't add the private key to my PKCS#11 device. Why?
SecureBlackbox 16: What SSH algorithms are implemented in SecureBlackbox?

SecureBlackbox contains client-side support for SSH 1 and SSH 2...
SecureBlackbox 16: What components support distributed signing using the distributed cryptography add-on?

This article lists the components that support distributed signing.
SecureBlackbox 16: Where has the BufferType type gone?

Where has the BufferType type gone?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why doesn't the SSL/TLS (HTTPS, FTPS, etc.) client connect to the server with the default settings?

Why doesn't the SSL/TLS (HTTPS, FTPS, etc.) client connect to the server with the default settings?
SecureBlackbox 16: How to Resolve OutOfMemory Errors when Loading Large PDF Documents

You can use these code examples to resolve an out-of-memory exception when loading large PDF documents.
SecureBlackbox 16: Why is PCT 1.0 not supported?

Why is PCT 1.0 not supported?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I need sign data stored on the server using the key stored on the client computer?

How to sign data stored on the server using the key stored on the client computer.
SecureBlackbox 16: What are subkeys in OpenPGP keys?

Definition of subkeys in OpenPGP keys.
SecureBlackbox 16: Why does validation of certificates fail with the following error: CA certificate not found?

Resolve the following error during certificate validation: CA certificate not found.
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I use distributed signing without a client-side browser module (I have a client desktop application)?

How do I use distributed signing without a client-side browser module (I have a client desktop application)?
SecureBlackbox 16: Users with GnuPG cannot decrypt data encrypted with OpenPGPBlackbox. What should I do?

Users with GnuPG cannot decrypt data encrypted with OpenPGPBlackbox. What should I do?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why is there no SSL 4 support?

Why is there no SSL 4 support?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I create my own X.509 certificate?

How do I create my own X.509 certificate?
SecureBlackbox 16: Does SecureBlackbox support cryptocards?

Does SecureBlackbox support cryptocards?
SecureBlackbox 16: When I encrypt the data with a public key, the decryptor asks for the private key twice. Where does the second key come from?

When I encrypt the data with a public key, the decryptor asks for the private key twice. Where does the second key come from?
SecureBlackbox 16: I need to connect to an HTTPS resource via proxy, but setting the HTTPProxy properties doesn't work. Why?

I need to connect to an HTTPS resource via proxy, but setting the HTTPProxy properties doesn't work. Why?
SecureBlackbox 16: When the remote socket is disconnected, the TElSocket state (or the Active property of socket-enabled components) indicates that the connection is still present. Why?

When the remote socket is disconnected, the TElSocket state (or the Active property of socket-enabled components) indicates that the connection is still present. Why?
SecureBlackbox 16: The Active property of the socket-based component is true, though I know that the connection has been closed by the server. Why so?

The Active property of the socket-based component is true, though I know that the connection has been closed by the server. Why so?
SecureBlackbox 16: Is there an easier way to add SSL to my application?

Is there an easier way to add SSL to my application?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why does the first HTTPS, FTPS, or SMTPS connection to the server take more time than subsequent connections?

Why does the first HTTPS, FTPS, or SMTPS connection to the server take more time than subsequent connections?
SecureBlackbox 16: What does a PKCS#12 / PFX file contain?

What does a PKCS#12 / PFX file contain?
SecureBlackbox 16: When I use the SignAndEncrypt operation, GnuPG complains about a bad signature. Why?

Resolve a bad signature error from GnuPG when using the SignAndEncrypt operation.
SecureBlackbox 16: The certificate on a USB token is not visible from a service. How do I use such a certificate?

The certificate on a USB token is not visible from a service. How to use such a certificate?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why does the signing or decryption operation fail when my code is run as a Windows service?

Why does the signing or decryption operation fail when my code is run as a Windows service?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I sign / encrypt the text data (and not a file)?

How to sign / encrypt the text data (and not a file)?
SecureBlackbox 16: Form-Based Authentication and the HTTP Client

I need to enter login and password on web page (in HTML form) before accessing the URL. How do I do this using your HTTP client?
SecureBlackbox 16: Can I sign not the document itself, but the time at which the document was created?

Can I sign not the document itself, but the time at which the document was created?
SecureBlackbox 16: Can I use SecureBlackbox to connect to a WCF service with TLS 1.2?

Can I use SecureBlackbox to connect to a WCF service with TLS 1.2?
SecureBlackbox 16: How check the revocation status of a certificate

How do I get information about whether a certificate has been revoked and if yes, when it happened?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why do I get "no keys for decryption found" with a valid keyring?

Why do I get "no keys for decryption found" with a valid keyring?
SecureBlackbox 16: The PreferKeepAlive property is not available anymore. How do I update my code?

This article shows how to switch from the deprecated PreferKeepAlive property in SBB 13.
SecureBlackbox 16: Why doesn't SSL/TLS (HTTPS, FTPS etc) client connect to the server with default settings?

Why doesn't SSL/TLS (HTTPS, FTPS etc) client connect to the server with default settings?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I provide a password to a USB-based token to retrieve a certificate?

How do I provide a password to a USB Based Token to retrieve a certificate?
SecureBlackbox 16: How Do I Create Keys Compatible with PGP 2.6.x?

How do I create keys compatible with PGP 2.6.x?
SecureBlackbox 16: Can I sign a .NET assembly?

Can I sign a .NET assembly?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why Does the Active Property of the Socket-Based Component Return True though the Connection is Closed?

The Active property of the socket-based component is true, though I know that connection has been closed by the server. Why so?
SecureBlackbox 16: Can I Access the Windows Certificate Storage from My Silverlight 4 Browser Control?

Can I access Windows Certificate Storage from my Silverlight 4 browser control?
SecureBlackbox 16: Can I Sign Code with SecureBlackbox?

How do I sign code in SecureBlackbox?
SecureBlackbox 16: Troubleshooting the following error in Secure Viewer: This message is for your eyes only

Troubleshoot the following scenario: The file, encrypted using PGPBlackbox, is displayed by PGP in Secure Viewer and it is not possible to save the file. Instead you get the following error message: This message is for your eyes only.
SecureBlackbox 16: How do certificates stored on smartcards appear in Windows Certificate Storage when the smartcard is plugged in?

How do certificates stored on smartcards appear in Windows Certificate Storage when the smartcard is plugged in?
SecureBlackbox 16: Can I use SSL/TLS without Certificates?

Can I use SSL/TLS without Certificates?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why doesn't SSL/TLS (HTTPS, FTPS etc) client connect to the server with default settings?

Why doesn't SSL/TLS (HTTPS, FTPS etc) client connect to the server with default settings?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why does the Active property return true when the connection has closed?

Why does the Active property return true when the connection has closed?
SecureBlackbox 16: Explorer fails to download huge files with " Error 0x800700DF ". What should I do?

Explorer fails to download huge files with " Error 0x800700DF ". Solution:
SecureBlackbox 16: If I specify the headers for DomainSigner, the message can't be validated by Yahoo. Why?

If I specify the headers for DomainSigner, the message can't be validated by Yahoo. Why?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why is the year reported incorrectly in directory listings?

Why is the year reported incorrectly in directory listings?
SecureBlackbox 16: The ListDirectory or GetFileList methods return 0 elements, though the file download was successful. What's wrong?

What to do when the ListDirectory or GetFileList methods return 0 elements, though the file download is successful.
SecureBlackbox 16: A class library for PGP-compatible OpenPGP

Outlines PGP and OpenPGP compliance in OpenPGPBlackbox.
SecureBlackbox 16: Cloud Components for Box Cloud Storage Service

Managed .NET components for secure cloud access
SecureBlackbox 16: Why does the OnAuthenticationFailed event fire when authentication succeeds?

During the handshake the OnAuthenticationFailed event fires, but authentication succeeds. Why is the event triggered?
SecureBlackbox 16: How do I validate the server key in the OnKeyValidate event?

How do I validate the server key in the OnKeyValidate event?
SecureBlackbox 16: When transferring the data (especially during upload) OnProgress seems to be called rarely, thus blocking my application. Why is this so?

This article explains how to handle a situation where, when transferring the data (especially during upload), OnProgress seems to be called rarely, thus blocking the application.
SecureBlackbox 16: The server won't execute a command that other clients execute fine. What should I do?

What to do when the server won't execute a command that other clients work fine.
SecureBlackbox 16: I can't login to the server with my username and password, but I can login to other programs fine. Is this a bug?

I can't login to the server with my username and password, but I can login to other programs fine. Is this a bug?
SecureBlackbox 16: Signed messages with attachments in Microsoft Exchange

A signed message with an attachment is reported as containing an invalid signature when processed by Microsoft Exchange. The integrity of the message is supposed to not be broken. What's wrong?
SecureBlackbox 16: The SSH or SFTP connection to the server is closed or hangs during the data transfer stage (after a successful handshake). What should I do?

Troubleshoot when the SSH or SFTP connection to the server is closed or hangs during data transfer stage (after a successful handshake)
SecureBlackbox 16: Troubleshooting: the SSH or SFTP connection to the server is not established (the connection is closed during the handshake)

Troubleshooting when the SSH or SFTP connection to the server is not established (connection is closed during handshake).
SecureBlackbox 16: Why doesn't passive mode work in TElSimpleFTPSServer?

Why doesn't passive mode work in TElSimpleFTPSServer?
SecureBlackbox 16: (VCL) Can I use SecureBlackbox with THTTPRIO?

(VCL) Can I use SecureBlackbox with THTTPRIO?
SecureBlackbox 16: Simple commands are executed correctly, but listing or file transfer doesn't work. What should I do?

Simple commands are executed correctly, but listing or file transfer doesn't work. What to do:
SecureBlackbox 16: Windows Explorer can't connect to the WebDAV server sample. Why?

Windows Explorer can't connect to WebDAV server sample.
SecureBlackbox 16: Troubleshooting .NET 4.0 applications on Windows 8 after installing .NET Framework 4.5

Troubleshooting .NET 4.0 applications on Windows 8 after installing .NET Framework 4.5.
SecureBlackbox 16: (Java) When running a project from NetBeans, I get an exception on any call to SecureBlackbox. Why?

Why when running a project from NetBeans do I get an exception on any call to SecureBlackbox?
SecureBlackbox 16: (.NET) Why is not all data processed?

(.NET) Why is not all data processed?
SecureBlackbox 16: What is the difference between the client-only and client-server packages?

Differences between the client-only and client-server packages?
SecureBlackbox 16: When I try to download the source code package from My Control Center, I get only a small file (not an archive). Why?

When I try to download the source code package from My Control Center, I get only a small file (not an archive). Why?
SecureBlackbox 16: I am getting an 8219 (0x201B) error when trying to use a system certificate for signing. Still, I am able to use this certificate with other applications. Am I doing something wrong?

I am getting an 8219 (0x201B) error when trying to use a system certificate for signing. Still, I am able to use this certificate with other applications. Am I doing something wrong?
SecureBlackbox 16: Is there Secure FTP support available?

Clarifies Secure FTP.
SecureBlackbox 16: Why does the code work in a GUI or console application but not in a system service?

Why does the code work in a GUI or console application but not in a system service?
SecureBlackbox 16: How is SecureBlackbox distributed and where do I get the files?

How is SecureBlackbox distributed and where do I get the files?
SecureBlackbox 16: I have found a bug. How do I report it?

How to report a bug
SecureBlackbox 16: I can't read the SecureBlackbox HTMLHelp (CHM) file. It's just blank. Why?

The solution when the SecureBlackbox HTMLHelp (CHM) file is blank.
SecureBlackbox 16: Implementing XAdES Signing of Data Using SecureBlackbox

The article describes how to perform advanced signing of XML documents and custom data according to the XAdES specification using SecureBlackbox.
SecureBlackbox 16: (VCL) I get Internal Compiler Error Uxxx when trying to compile SecureBlackbox. What should I do?

(VCL) The solution to Internal Compiler Error Uxxx when trying to compile SecureBlackbox.
SecureBlackbox 16: When I use a production license key, I get an error that the key is valid for another version of SecureBlackbox. What is that supposed to mean?

What to do when you are using a production license key but still getting an error that the key is valid for another version.
SecureBlackbox 16: What license is used for the distribution of SecureBlackbox?

SecureBlackbox is a commercial product. It can be downloaded for free only for...
SecureBlackbox 16: (VCL) Global objects are not deleted -- is this a memory leak?

(VCL) Global objects are not deleted -- is this a memory leak?
SecureBlackbox 16: (.NET) Why is SecureBlackbox growing the memory usage of my project?

(.NET) Why is SecureBlackbox growing the memory usage of my project?
SecureBlackbox 16: (.NET) Why do the .NET 2.0 samples reference .NET 1.1 assemblies?

(.NET) Why do the .NET 2.0 samples reference .NET 1.1 assemblies?
SecureBlackbox 16: (.NET) Why can't I create a Portable Class Library (PCL) that uses SecureBlackbox? Do you have a PCL version of the SecureBlackbox assemblies?

Portable Class library for SecureBlackbox
SecureBlackbox 16: Why doesn't the socket detect that the remote side was disconnected?

Why doesn't the socket detect that the remote side was disconnected?
SecureBlackbox 16: SecureBlackbox produces invalid results or exposes incorrect behavior. Is this a bug?

The first step to troubleshoot invalid results or incorrect behavior.
SecureBlackbox 16: What encryption and hashing algorithms does SecureBlackbox implement?

Using SecureBlackbox for encryption and hashing algorithms.
SecureBlackbox 16: Is SecureBlackbox multithreaded?

Is SecureBlackbox multithreaded?
SecureBlackbox 16: What security algorithms are implemented in SecureBlackbox?

Implemented security algorithms.
SecureBlackbox 16: How can I have several versions of SecureBlackbox installed on a certain system at the same time?

How to have several versions of SecureBlackbox installed on certain system at the same time.
SecureBlackbox 16: (.NET) Why does my socket-based component work in .NET but not in Silverlight?

Troubleshooting when socket-based components work fine in .NET but not in Silverlight.
SecureBlackbox 16: (Windows Phone 7) Socket connections don't work when the phone is locked. Is this a bug?

(Windows Phone 7) Socket connections don't work when the phone is locked. Is this a bug?
SecureBlackbox 16: What third-party components/libraries are supported?

Supported development tools
SecureBlackbox 16: Does SecureBlackbox use any third-party cryptography libraries?

Does SecureBlackbox use any third-party cryptography libraries?
SecureBlackbox 16: Fine-Tuning the SSL Components

How to configure your client-side and server-side SSL implementations.
SecureBlackbox 16: (VCL) Troubleshooting Error ‘Unit ... was compiled with a different version of ...’

(VCL) Troubleshooting Error ‘Unit ... was compiled with a different version of ...’
SecureBlackbox 16: (VCL) I am getting ‘Error: Unresolved external Cert...’ when linking the project with C++Builder

Troubleshooting the following error: Unresolved external Cert...when linking the project with C++Builder
SecureBlackbox 16: Where do I find the sample projects?

Where do I find the sample projects?
SecureBlackbox 16: Why do I need to secure my internet communications?

Why do I need to secure my internet communications?
SecureBlackbox 16: Additional tune-up of retrievers in TElX509CertificateValidator

Additional tune-up of retrievers in TElX509CertificateValidator.
SecureBlackbox 16: Diagnosing certificate chain validation errors when validating a certificate or signature with *AdES components

Diagnosing certificate chain validation errors when validating a certificate or signature with *AdES components.
SecureBlackbox 16: Implementing CAdES Data Signing Using SecureBlackbox

The article describes how to perform advanced signing of data according to CAdES specification using SecureBlackbox.
SecureBlackbox 16: Implementing the PAdES Signing of PDF Documents Using SecureBlackbox

The article describes how to perform the advanced signing of PDF documents according to the PAdES specification using SecureBlackbox.
SecureBlackbox 16: Plugging SecureBlackbox Java Cryptography Extensions into Your Java Project

Plugging SecureBlackbox Java Cryptography Extensions into your Java project
SecureBlackbox 16: Preventing TLS Renegotiation Attacks with SecureBlackbox 7.2 and Later

This article discusses TLS renegotiation attacks and the ways to prevent them when using SecureBlackbox 7.2 or later.
SecureBlackbox 16: Securing RemObjects

This how-to describes how to add SSL security to RemObjects
SecureBlackbox 16: Certificate Setup in Client-Server Systems

The article describes how to set up X.509 certificates in SSL client and server components.
SecureBlackbox 16: Signing invoices for the Spanish government in the factura format

Sample code for signing electronic invoices for the Spanish government in the Factura XML format.
SecureBlackbox 16: SSL Transports for NexusDB

Information about adding SSL security to NexusDB
SecureBlackbox 16: Using SecureBlackbox with kbmMW

Step-by-step explanation of how to add SSL security to kbmMW
SecureBlackbox 16: Using OCSP Stapling in the TLS-Enabled Components

Using OCSP stapling in the TLS-enabled Components
SecureBlackbox 16: X.509 Certificates and SSH

The article describes how to use X.509 certificates for public-key authentication in SSH-secured communications.
SecureBlackbox 16: Certificate Pinning and SecureBlackbox

The article discusses how technically valid certificates can be fake, what certificate pinning is, and how it helps ensure authenticity of web sites and other servers. Also the article describes how you can implement Certificate Pinning in SecureBlackbox.
SecureBlackbox 16: Post-POODLE Adjustments in the TLS Components of SecureBlackbox

The article discusses changes in SecureBlackbox in regards to the recent POODLE attack and the measures you should take in your code.
SecureBlackbox 16: Security Advisory: On the information disclosure vulnerability in the SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0 protocols (Rizzo/Duong "BEAST" attack)

This security advisory describes the details of the so-called BEAST attack on SSL/TLS.
SecureBlackbox 16: Security Advisory: On the version fallback vulnerability in SSL/TLS implementations (Moeller/Duong/Kotowicz POODLE attack)

In late September 2014 a new attack on the SSL/TLS protocol was recognized and described by security researchers Bodo Moeller, Thai Duong, and Krzysztof Kotowicz. The report of the attack gained high popularity in the news and raised concerns about its applicability to various network environments.
SecureBlackbox 16: Silverlight Environments: Security and Permissions

The article discusses how to fine-tune Silverlight applications to features of SecureBlackbox that require elevated permissions.
SecureBlackbox 16: Validation of Certificates in SecureBlackbox (Mini-FAQ)

The article describes how certificate validation in SecureBlackbox is done with the help of the TElX509CertificateValidator class.
SecureBlackbox 16: Benchmarking your SSL- or SSH-enabled communications

The article reviews several of the methods of properly benchmarking SSL- or SSH-enabled communications.
SecureBlackbox 16: Building user authentication systems for client-server environments

This article reviews using X.509 certificates for user authentication.
SecureBlackbox 16: Introduction to Certificates

General introduction to X.509 certificates
SecureBlackbox 16: Introduction to SSH

General information about the SSH protocol
SecureBlackbox 16: Securing Your Client-Server or Multi-Tier Application

Introductory article about security and encryption in distributed applications.
SecureBlackbox 16: Adding Support for TLS 1.2 to Your Windows XP/Vista Application

Following a number of severe attacks against the SSL/TLS protocol discovered in recent years, fresher and safer versions of the protocol, such as TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 are quickly gaining popularity and becoming a new de facto standard across the internet.
SecureBlackbox 16: Certificate Basics

Technical description of X.509 certificates.
SecureBlackbox 16: Counteracting Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks in SSH and SFTP servers

This how-to describes the ways to counteract DoS and DDoS attacks on your SSH or SFTP server
SecureBlackbox 16: Introduction to SSL

An introduction to the SSL/TLS protocol.
SecureBlackbox 16: SSH Authentication Methods

An overview of the methods of server and client authentication used in the SSH protocol.
SecureBlackbox 16: Virtualized File Access in SecureBlackbox

The article describes how SecureBlackbox works with files and how to avoid storing the files on disk.
Silent Install Options

Explaining the Silent Install Options
FTP directories with spaces in them.

If the FTP site has a directory with a space in it, retrieving the directory will fail.
OpenSSL Heartbleed: Are your applications at risk?

Client and server solutions built on top of our /n software SSL cryptography, or those that implement SSL via the Windows cryptographic service provider algorithms, are completely unaffected.
10035 WOULDBLOCK error

What is the 10035 WOULDBLOCK error and how do I handle it?
Configure traffic throttling

How can I configure traffic throttling?
Using ASP.NET Components in a Medium Trust Environment

This KB entry includes instructions on how to configure a custom security level to allow the components to work in a medium trust environment.
How can I do a partial download with HTTP?

How can I do a partial download with HTTP?
Squid Proxy Support

Does IPWorks support Squid proxies?
Handshaking Error

With the controls from the IPWorks SSL/SSH toolkit I get the error
I own an older version of IPWorks but I cannot find it on your website.

I own an older version of IPWorks but I cannot find it on your website. Where can I download it?
Component doesn

When I unplug the cable, the component doesn
How do I tell if I am currently connected to the internet?

How do I tell if I am currently connected to the internet?
How can I forward an email and preserve its attachments?

How can I forward an email, including any attachments that it already has?
Non-authoritative

I keep getting
Does CertMgr work w/ith a smart card certificate?

Does CertMgr work w/ith a smart card certificate?
Can I change the permission settings when I upload a file onto an FTP server?

I want to upload a file onto an FTP server, but I would also like to change the permission settings when I do. Is this possible with your controls?
How do I send extra commands and site specific services with the FTP control?

How do I send extra commands and site specific services with the FTP control?
What are the error events good for?

I can
Messages not deleted from POP server?

I am having trouble getting the POP component to delete messages.
The FTP server says

When trying to upload a file with the help of FTP component the remote FTP server complains about command unrecognized.
Application hanging when reaching end of execution?

An application seems to hang when the end of execution is reached.
How to Transfer a License

Submit a license transfer request to transfer a license.
LDAP DSE Search

How do I perform a DSE (Directory Specific Entries) search with the LDAP component?
SecureBlackbox 16: A Component Library for PGP-Compatible OpenPGP in C# and .NET

C# Class library for OpenPGP
SecureBlackbox 16: SSL / TLS Components for Xamarin

Managed .NET components for SSL /TLS protocols in Xamarin
SecureBlackbox 16: A Component Library for PGP-Compatible OpenPGP in .NET

An introduction to the OpenPGPBlackbox class library for OpenPGP