Is Bouncy Castle Java Safe?

Bouncy Castle Java — Nerq Trust Score 59.5/100 (C+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-02.

Use Bouncy Castle Java with some caution. Bouncy Castle Java is a Ruby gem with a Nerq Trust Score of 59.5/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 90/100. Data sourced from rubygems.org, GitHub, and NVD. Last updated: 2026-04-02. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Safety Guide: Bouncy Castle Java

What is Bouncy Castle Java?

Bouncy Castle Java is a Ruby gem — Gem redistribution of "Legion of the Bouncy Castle Java cryptography APIs" jars at http://www.bouncycastle.org/java.html.

How to Verify Safety

Run bundle audit. Review on rubygems.org.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=bouncy-castle-java

Key Safety Concerns for Ruby gems

When evaluating any Ruby gem, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, maintenance status.

Trust Assessment

Bouncy Castle Java has a Nerq Trust Score of 60/100 (C+) and has not yet reached Nerq trust threshold (70+). This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Bouncy Castle Java has a Trust Score of 60/100 (C+).
• Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
• Always verify independently using the Nerq API.

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.