Use of certificates for authentication, web-based form signing, and other security methods can also help to reduce administrative costs by providing a single security infrastructure that can be broadly deployed on both extranets and intranets to protect information and assets from unauthorized access. Netscape Certificate Management System is a highly scalable certificate-based security solution that enables protection of sensitive data and allows companies to expand the delivery of personalized services on the Internet. Highly scalability supports millions of users . Certificate Management System can be deployed for e-commerce and extranet web applications scaling to millions of users. It supports standard Internet browsers, including Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer, without requiring additional client or server software.
Flexible configurations deliver a low-cost solution .
Certificate Management System enables smooth integration with existing systems, processes, and policies, giving organizations powerful in-house control of their security infrastructure. By leveraging this integration, organizations can minimize ongoing administration costs and optimize their ability to manage incremental growth. Customizable and extensible systems . Certificate Management System can be extended through third-party products such as hardware tokens, cryptographic accelerators, and authentication modules. Organizations can dynamically customize their configurations using published application programming interfaces for authentication, policy modules, and custom extensions.