The South African Certification Agency (SACA) has just announced the release of VeriSign`s latest OnSite 4.0 Internet security solution, regarded internationally as the first complete, integrated PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) service platform available for enterprise environments.
According to marketing manager, Gerda Venter, the product has all the necessary functionality to secure corporate Intranet, Extranet and Internet commerce applications against unauthorised intrusion and tampering.
Deployed as an integrated PKI service backbone and not as a stand-alone solution, however, it also offers the additional benefit of linking to VeriSign`s robust back-end certificate processing services, managed here by SACA.
"This has very significant implications in terms of lower set up costs, better disaster recovery, independent auditing and risk sharing," says Venter.
Like previous OnSite releases, OnSite 4.0 allows users to set up their own on-site certification infrastructure quickly, easily and inexpensively, providing the necessary tools and resources for managing the entire certificate lifecycle, from issuance to renewal, revocation or cancellation.
However, it features several important enhancements.
Most notable of these possibly is the inclusion of OnSite Key Manager which provides automated, centrally generated end-user private encryption keys with corresponding key history and archiving and unparalleled controls.
Venter also highlights OnSite 4.0`s new Web server plug-ins for validating current and revoked certificates, its IP Security certificate support and VPN readiness, automated renewal support and expanded auditing and administration functionality as other significant advances.
New application support to note includes IPSec integration with Cisco Systems for virtual private networking, JetForm integration for electronic form signing, PKI-enablement of SAP`s R/3 systems, integration with ICL`s i500 directory, and support for dual key products such as Microsoft`s Outlook `98 and upcoming versions of Netscape`s Communicator products.
"An enterprise`s PKI is what underpins its total Internet security infrastructure, providing the key ability to ensure authenticated, private communications which cannot be repudiated," comments Venter. "Its effectiveness can have a major impact on core business operations, so choosing the right solution is critical.
"For enterprises who want the independence to control and operate their own PKI software and hardware, but who don`t want to assume 100% of the investment and 100% of the risk, we believe OnSite 4.0 provides the most reliable, secure and fully featured solution now available."
SACA has exclusive Southern African licensee rights to the products and services of VeriSign Inc., the world leader in digital authentication for Internet access and electronic commerce applications. The company has set up a world class facility for issuing and managing digital certificates which has been fully endorsed by both VISA and MasterCard card associations.
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SACA has established a world class facility in South Africa for issuing and managing public digital ID services for organisations, individuals and software houses, and can provide specially tailored solutions where needed.
The company, is the exclusive Southern African licensee of VeriSign Inc., the leading provider of digital authentication products and services for Internet access and electronic commerce in the world.
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