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TruePass Assures a Safe Journey for Internet Transactions: Page 2 of 5

Some of the more interesting features of TruePass include extended platform support, client-side key generation, and an increased number of authentication and digital ID storage options, such as support for roaming users using smartcards and transparent client downloads.

The Entrust Truepass 6.0 release extends platform support to Sun Microsystems Solaris 8, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, WebLogic Server 6.1 SP2, Websphere advanced and single server editions 4.0.1, JRun 3.1 Professional, and Active Directory (NTLM and LDAP modes).

TruePass does not require Entelligence, the fat client used to provide encryption and digital signatures for applications such as secure e-mail and Adobe Acrobat. TruePass differs from Entelligence in that it requires no client-side software to be installed and provides functionality to Web-based applications. It also provides authentication for VPN extranet clients, such as those from Nortel Networks and Cisco Systems, as well as providing a facility for desktop and workgroup encryption.

My lab environment comprised three PCs loaded with Windows 2000 Professional SP1. The install process took several hours because of the multiple-layered components, but client-side operations were easy to navigate and use once in place.

Good News
  • Strong identification, verification and privacy for web-based apps.
  • Easy-to-use and -navigate client side.
  • Scalable.