PGP Private Keyring
General Information
| Title | SKR File Extension |
| Extension | .skr |
| Full Form | PGP Private Keyring |
| File Type | Key File |
| Developer | PGP Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/pgp-keys |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store private keys |
| Additional Functions | Encryption, Decryption |
| Features | Security, Authentication |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High security |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Email Encryption | Yes |
| File Encryption | Yes |
| Authentication | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Key compromise |
| Best Practices | Regular update, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Pre-2000 |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .gpg, .pgp, .asc |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 PGP Desktop |
Commercial | Windows, Mac |
| GnuPG |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Symantec Encryption Desktop |
Commercial | Windows, Mac |