What kind of communications security does HOBLink JWT offer?
HOBLink JWT supports the standard security mechanisms of the WTS (low, middle, high) and the Win 2000 Server. This means that bi-directional data encryption based on RC4 (up to 128-bit) between client and server is possible. Is there a stronger type of security available for HOBLink JWT? Yes. An optional HOB product, HOBLink Secure, offers encryption based on SSL 3.0 and supports the following encryption algorithms: RC2, RC4, DES, 3DES and AES up to 256 bits. It supports PKI and allows you to generate personal certificates to ensure maximum security. How does HOBLink Secure compare to the standard Microsoft security solution? Regarding the exchange of session keys, HOBLink Secure has an important advantage: The MS Encryption has a PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) which uses fixed keys defined by Microsoft. You, the customer, or an independent CA (certification authority) have no control over these keys. In contrast, HOBLink Secure lets you build your own PKI and create your own keys. Is
