CATool provides a self-serve interface so that end users requiring certificates can request and collect certificates online via the web. End-users can download certificates in a variety of formats to suit many applications. The CATool self-serve interface works with any web browser.

CATool supports one or more administrators who check and grant certificate requests, and who can revoke or renew certificates at any time.

CATool certificates optionally support Microsoft Windows extended keys, allowing them to work with Microsoft 802.1X wired and wireless clients. CATool can generate client and server certificates suitable for use with Radiator Radius server.

CATool is provided as full source code, allowing operators to modify and enhance CATool to suit unusual or specific needs.

For the busy corporate corporate network administrator, CATool brings benefits like:

• Easy integration into any Unix-like platform
• Certificates for any application and platform
• Low-cost certificates
• Quick set up
• High security and authentication for access to web pages
• High security and authentication for access to 802.1X Wireless LANs
• High security and authentication for access to 802.1X Wired LANs
• Certificates can be used in any PKI compliant application
• Licensing options for small, medium or large organisations
• High quality support from Open System Consultants

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