Writing User–Level Cryptographic Applications

This chapter explains how to develop user–level applications and providers that use the PKCS #11 functions for cryptography.

The following topics are covered:

• PKCS #11 Function List

• Functions for Using PKCS #11

• Message Digest Example

• Symmetric Encryption Example

• Sign and Verify Example

• Random Byte Generation Example

For more information on the cryptographic framework, refer to Chapter 8, Introduction to the Oracle Solaris Cryptographic Framework.