Web signature & Authentication Engine API

Oracle is taking the final step to retire browsers Java Plugin. The latter was born in the 90’s as a not invasive system to run native applications inside browsers.

In recent years, it has caused headaches to users and IT administrators struggling to fight against its mountain of security flaws and malware issues.

Both Microsoft and Google have removed support for Java applets in Edge and Chrome, leaving Internet Explorer and Safari as the only alternatives for people who really need Java applications in their browser.

For years, Java applet has been the only way to support online digital signature and strong authentication through smartcards and usb readers. Nowadays, a new technology is needed. This technology has to be compliant with all browsers and operating systems preserving users’ security.

Bit4id 4identity provides a full architecture to manage digital signature and strong authentication on web applications without Java technology. Bit4id 4identity can be integrated in any existing web application, with few changes, in a very easy way using a javascript code and a dedicated server.

Your application can use smartcard for authentication, signature and encryption thanks to:

  • SmartEngine that manages the communication channel among the 4identity Client, the Application Server and the Browser digital certificate.
  • 4identity Client installed on the user’s desktop and connected to the smart card that performs the smart card related operations as required by the SmartEngine.

The technological model used for this issue has been designed, as evident from the available APIs, to meet the needs of software suppliers who don’t have skills in digital signature, keeping integration and maintenance prices low.

 

 

Why choose 4identity:

  • Add digital signature and strong authentication to any third-party web application through simple API. Integration is completely “seamless” and it doesn’t modify in any way the calling application logic
  • “Java update” or “security fix” won’t change your web client application anymore
  • 4identity means usability, providing a “1-click signing” user experience with a smartcard but without java technology. Easy integration on existing web pages with full support for CAdES, PAdES, XAdES
  • The solution is simple and compliant with all the web browsers

Read more about 4identity on the website