Conclusion

• Steps in using GnuPG effectively:

  • Come up with a good passphase.
  • Generate a key pair.
  • Generate a revocation certificate.
  • Experiment with GnuPG.
  • Publish your public key to a keyserver.
  • Import public keys of others you communicate with.
  • Establish and build your "web of trust".
  • Always keep security in mind!