http://home.netscape.com/info/security-doc.html NETSCAPE PRODUCTS WITH FORTEZZA Netscape is now offering client and server products with FORTEZZA, hardware-enhanced security services originally developed by the U.S. government. Netscape's offerings include Netscape Navigator 3.01 with FORTEZZA, Netscape Enterprise Server 2.01 with FORTEZZA, and Netscape Proxy Server 2.0 with FORTEZZA - each of which provides a unique web-based solution by integrating FORTEZZA security features in a commercially available, off-the-shelf package. Netscape's products work with the FORTEZZA Crypto Card, a hardware-based security token, to provide cryptographic services such as data confidentiality, user authentication, and data integrity. Support for FORTEZZA has been added to the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol, which provides a straightforward way to add encryption features to existing applications and network infrastructures. SSL is application protocol independent and provides the following benefits: encryption capabilities for client and server communication that restrict unwanted access to the network authentication that uses certificates and digital signatures to verify the identity of parties in information exchanges and transactions data integrity that allows the receiver of data to check that it has not been modified in transit Netscape products with FORTEZZA support the use of FORTEZZA with SSL as an enhanced alternative to software-based cryptographic mechanisms. The FORTEZZA Crypto Card is a major component of the MISSI program, a network security initiative led by the National Security Agency in partnership with industry and standards organizations. MISSI's goal is to distribute an evolving set of solutions that provide secure interoperability in a network security framework based on common security standards and protocols. In addition, Netscape is working with information security specialist Litronic and others to develop, integrate, and support the FORTEZZA cryptographic interface. Litronic offers its FORTEZZA PC Crypto Card and PCMCIA Card Readers/Writers for use with the new Netscape products with FORTEZZA. Litronic is based in Costa Mesa, California and offers the software and hardware tools that organizations need to easily integrate hardware-strength cryptography into existing applications. Netscape products with FORTEZZA are currently available and can be ordered from Netscape Government Sales. You may contact a sales representative for product information and pricing at 415/937-3678. FORTEZZA Crypto Cards and PCMCIA Card Readers/Writers must be purchased separately. MORE ABOUT THESE PRODUCTS Data Sheet: NETSCAPE PRODUCTS WITH FORTEZZA TECHNICAL SUPPORT USEFUL LINKS