The post highlights Linux's PKI shortcomings and introduces the upki project to enhance certificate revocation management using CRLite technology.
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The article discusses Canonical's development of a suite of tools called 'crafts' designed to simplify the software packaging process across various ecosystems. It outlines the software build lifecycle, detailing the stages of PUL...
6.9An update on upki
2026-02-16 • linux crl web pki rust programming upki
The upki project is advancing towards a reliable PKI for Linux, focusing on certificate revocation and future enhancements like Certificate Transparency and Merkle Tree Certificates.
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