NAT Traversal enables easy implementation of SecGo Crypto IP VPN solution in different network environments

NAT Traversal enables easy implementation of SecGo Crypto IP VPN solution in different network environments A new version of SecGo® Crypto IP security solution on the market SecGo Solutions, one of the leading developers of smart card based network security solutions in Europe, has released the 2.2 version of the advanced SecGo Crypto IP VPN solution. The most important new features of the new release are NAT Traversal that enables encrypted VPN tunnels over NAT performing equipment and support for PKCS#11 compliant smart cards and hardware tokens. SecGo Crypto IP is a versatile and easy-to-use advanced VPN solution that enables secure connection of remote workers, mobile employees, branch offices, subsidiaries, partners, and customers into the company intranet. The SecGo Crypto IP product family includes Client, Server, and Gateway software. SecGo Crypto IP Server and Gateway now include the NAT (Network Address Translation) functionality for incoming connections. The original source IP addresses are replaced by IP addresses obtained from the predefined IP address pool. The NAT Traversal functionality enables encrypted VPN tunnels over NAT performing equipment. This makes the deploying of the SecGo Crypto IP VPN solution in different network environments significantly easier. The new SecGo Crypto IP version supports the PKCS#11 interface, which enables the use of PKCS#11 compliant cryptographic tokens for user authentication. Also PKCS#15 compliant smart cards and passwords can be used for authentication. SecGo Crypto IP supports PKI and any certification service provider can be used as the CA. Supported platforms include Windows 95/97/NT, Linux, and Solaris. With SecGo Crypto IP you can utilise low cost public networks by creating encrypted connections over the Internet. Both data communications encryption and user authentication are based on strong encryption algorithms. The solution is based on open, international standards such as IPSec/IKE and X.509, and is interoperable with major VPN vendors' products. All SecGo Crypto IP products are customisable via plug-in modules to meet the specific needs of different companies and organisations. SecGo products are widely used in banks, health care organisations, ISPs, industry and the governmental sector in several countries. For further information, please contact: SecGo Solutions Oy, Mr. Tatu Männistö, Director, R&D Tel. +358 40 7722 916 http://www.secgo.com About SecGo Solutions SecGo Solutions Oy is one of the leading developers of strong encryption, public key infrastructure (PKI), and smart card based network security solutions in Europe. Its award-winning SecGo product family includes easy- to-use encryption products for secure data communications and user authentication, file encryption, e-mail security, and digital signature. SecGo Solutions Oy provides complete network security solutions for corporations. Being part of Finnish IT security group SecGo Group Oy, SecGo Solutions has more than 15 years´ experience in developing IT security solutions based on strong encryption. SecGo Group Oy has strong expertise in providing security solutions for customers such as the Finnish Defence Forces and banks. The SecGo product family was launched in 1997 and awarded the highly respected Finnish IT Achievement Award the same year. Today, SecGo products are widely used in both private and public sectors by industrial and service companies, banks, insurance companies, ISPs, health care, ministries, and military. SecGo Solutions has firmly established its position in the Finnish market and is quickly expanding onto international markets. It already has partners in Germany, the UK, and Scandinavia. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/02/06/20010206BIT00590/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/02/06/20010206BIT00590/bit0002.pdf