The PGP Certificate Server is a good alternative to X.509 PKIs because the root public key is widely dispersed, enabling trusted hosts to acknowledge each other and create secure connections without prior configuration. Managers can quickly roll out secure intranets by supplying this key on every user's key ring. The new plug-in extends Notes' reach to other mail systems and supplies stronger encryption worldwide. Novell Inc. GroupWise clients, although NAI officials said they will complete support later this year. Users seeking file encryption capabilities will appreciate PGP Desk, one of the utilities in the NAI suite.
File encryption is very useful for notebook PCs, which are vulnerable to theft.
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