RUMBA Security Service software ensures secure communication links between Web clients and host systems. Its unique features safeguard enterprise information as it flows between clients and IBM mainframe, IBM iSeries (AS/400), and UNIX systems. With support for Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0, and Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, RUMBA Security Service assures end-to-end communication privacy using the most advanced technologies available. RUMBA Security Service supports standard security technologies over private and public networks, including SSL for secure access to information and applications through data authentication and encryption. RUMBA Security Service combines support for secure Web transactions (HTTPS) with Web server-to-host SSL for the most complete security solution available. Support for X.509 - the most widely used standard for defining digital certificates - as well as for industry-standard security such as Remote Access Server (RAS) and Virtual Private network (VPN), eliminates the need for architectural changes. IIS security features also support user ID/password authentication and IP address blocking. RUMBA Security Service adapts to the highest level of security within an existing network structure, ensuring that any security already in place is not compromised. RUMBA Security Service is ideal for companies that need the highest possible level of data security. It allows the entire connection between the PC and the host to be protected by SSL, meeting an important Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirement for end-to-end protection of medical information. RUMBA Security Service is the right solution for businesses whose success depends on the security and confidentiality of their information.