The Army had been using Windows NT and is currently using Mac OS servers running WebSTAR web server software for its home page web site. Unger said the reason for choosing this particular server and software is that according to the World Wide Web Consortium, it is more secure than its counterparts. According to the Consortium's published reports on its findings, Macintosh does not have a command shell, and because it does not allow remote logins, it is more secure than other platforms. The report also said the Consortium has found no specific security problems in either the software or the server. The Consortium is a worldwide group of representatives from more than 350 organizations that provide the infrastructure for a global interoperable World Wide Web.
Membership is open to any organization.
However, the Department of Defense is laying the groundwork now for more secure Internet sites that will prevent unauthorized access to information, he said.