Diversinet to Offer WAP-compatible Security Software for Wireless E-commerce Apps

Addressing the need for security in wireless e-commerce transactions, Toronto-based Diversinet Corp. will offer digital certificate software to help safeguard services using the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) standard for transmitting wireless data information. The latest version of Diversinet's Passport Certificate Server (version 3.0), available in December, will provide certificates for secure WAP applications such as wireless banking, stock trading, auctions, and shopping.

Secure WAP-Based Communications
The 3.0 server issues WAP Wireless Transport Layer Security (WTLS) 1.1 standard certificates, which establishes a basis for secure communications. WTLS is a wireless version of TLS, a wireline standard for secure communications that upgrades the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) standard.

The server does not require additional software on wireless devices that incorporate the WAP platform. The product automatically will provide a secure connection to applications without requiring any effort by subscribers.

Current Devices
In addition to WAP WTLS, the server supports Diversinet's specialized certificates that are optimized for bandwidth-constrained devices. This means wireless network operators, equipment vendors, content providers, and application developers can incorporate security software into current wireless devices as well as future WAP devices.

The server is compatible with the latest wireless data devices, including 3Com's Palm VII, the Inter@ctive Pager 950 from Research in Motion, and both Windows CE and Java-based devices. The server will also support both RSA and ECC encryption algorithms.

The Passport Certificate Server complements Diversinet's Passport Authorization Server, which is permit software that is offered independently from the certificates. Digital permits provide flexibility in allowing users the right to access information based on time, date, and type of data.

The Passport Certificate Server and the Passport Authorization Server comprise Diversinet's Passport Suite.