static {
        //register the Openssl Provider, if possible
        //not really sure if this is the best place for it
        try {
            OpenSSLProvider.register();
            DomainManagementLogger.ROOT_LOGGER.registeredOpenSSLProvider();
        } catch (Throwable t){
            DomainManagementLogger.ROOT_LOGGER.debugf(t, "Failed to register OpenSSL provider");
        }
    }