From: sameer@c2.org
Date: Fri, 7 Jun 1996 22:30:28 +0800
To: unicorn@schloss.li (Black Unicorn)
Subject: Re: WWW servers.
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> 
> Does there currently exist a system which permits webservers to restrict 
> access to clients who have a given certification?

	Yup.

> 
> What is the current certification practice?

	Use either VeriSign, or build your own CA.

> 
> How easy is it to certify a given client?

	Rather easy, using XCert Sentry.

> 
> Are webserver certifications sufficently secure today?

	"sufficiently" by whose definition?

> 
> What are the best servers to use for secure web pages and certification 
> currently in the United States?

	=) Stronghold: The Apache-SSL-US, coupled with XCert
Sentry. What else?

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