Simple C++ Encryption - Decryption Library?

Question

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What is the best encryption library in C/C++?

Looking for a plug n play Encrypt Decrypt library in c++ on windows, usage is pretty simple, encrypt the username and password entered in the edit boxes and save them in registry, in the next run retrieve them from the registry decryt and populate the respective edit controls. Tried googling and reading through some articles, but couldn't find a clean one without problems and is simple and dependable.

Solution

Keyczar, all the way. It's hands-down the simplest way to do encryption The Right Way.

Keyczar is an open source cryptographic toolkit designed to make it easier and safer for devlopers to use cryptography in their applications. Keyczar supports authentication and encryption with both symmetric and asymmetric keys.

It's about as "plug n play" as you could imagine. Take a look at the C++ tutorial for more.

Comments

[StudentX]

I looked at keyczar, but the Readme says it won't work on windows. And I am working on windows. :(

[keineahnung2345]

Keyczar is deprecated in 2019.

[Matt Ball]

Sure; this answer is nearly nine years old.