Pointsharp

Pointsharp is a European cybersecurity company established in 2006 in Sweden. It provides organizations with solutions to secure data, identities, and access in a user-friendly manner. Security is designed to be simple for both users and IT teams. In 2022, Pointsharp expanded its portfolio by acquiring the rights to Cryptshare, a German company recognized for its secure communication and file-sharing solutions.

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Description of technology

Data Encryption

Cryptshare Secure E-mail - provides subject, text, and attachment encryption, as well as email encryption for Outlook and HCL Notes.

Cryptshare Secure File Transfer - allows you to securely send and receive files of any size. Only a browser is needed for the intuitive Cryptshare Web App, with no file size restrictions—large files can be sent directly from Outlook.

File Encryption and Sharing

Cryptshare - a complete, safe and easy-to-use solution for file sharing within the organization and between contractors is a need of every modern enterprise. Such solution increases the efficiency of employees and provides the IT team with control over the content, security and compliance. Employees can use any device to securely access, sync, and share files with other employees, customers, partners, and their suppliers. Encryption of messages, integration with popular e-mail clients, the ability to send large files and the function of canceling the transfer of attachments are just a few advantages that Cryptshare system can deliver. Adding to this the possibility of cloud or local implementation, we get flexibility and compliance for many customers, all with relatively low cost of ownership, adapted to the needs of small and large companies.

User Authentication

Gateway - Pointsharp Gateway is a reverse proxy built on Microsoft IIS services, equipped with modules that provide various functionalities. Unlike other reverse proxies that primarily operate at the network layer, Pointsharp Gateway functions at the application layer. It integrates with authentication and content systems to deliver secure login and access management. Pointsharp Gateway seamlessly integrates with the Pointsharp ID Server solution.

ID Server - Provides easy and secure login for both end users and the IT department. The server supports mobile solutions and offers the flexibility to meet the diverse requirements of enterprises. With Pointsharp ID Server, customers benefit from a unified solution for all logins and a centralized overview of user login activity and locations.

Net iD Access - Pointsharp Net iD Access is a tool and application designed for issuing software authentication tokens and smart cards in mobile scenarios. It supports out-of-band authentication and enables digital signatures on both mobile devices and desktops.

Net iD Client - Pointsharp Net iD Client provides secure login for operating systems from various vendors, including MS Windows, macOS, and Linux. As the most advanced PKI client on the market, Net iD Client is designed for seamless integration with smart cards and other authentication tokens. It requires only that the integrated application supports security based on users' personal certificates. Pointsharp Net iD Client functions as a Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP) and a full PKI client, supporting both Minidriver and PKCS#11 architectures.

Net iD Portal - The Pointsharp Net iD Portal platform offers comprehensive lifecycle management for your users' authentication and access tokens, providing full transparency, support for all leading platforms, logging and reporting features, and an intuitive interface that is easy for all users to navigate. In Pointsharp Net iD Portal, you can activate, unlock, renew, block, and revoke certificates—giving you complete control over your users and their digital identities.

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