F-Secure Advantage Partner Program

F-Secure SSH for ISPs gives the customers of an Internet Service Provider unmatched security by using the SSH security mechanism. The SSH protocol is currently being standardized by the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) as an application-level security mechanism to be used in conjunction with Internet protocols. SSH is already widely used by security-conscious organizations around the world.

The first user of F-Secure SSH for ISPs is Telecom Finland, who bundle the product with their Internet services. "Since we are the leading telecommunications operator in Finland, we need to assure that our services are reliable and data security maintained at a high level" says Mr. Harri Johannesdahl, Director of Internet Services, Telecom Finland. "Good security features also help us maintain our leading edge in this highly competitive market."

The F-Secure product line offers strong end-user authentication and encryption of any transferred data. Because the technologies are of European origin, they are not limited by U.S. Export control. Internet Service Providers around the world can now add strong security to their product offering.

"Our F-Secure line of products guarantees ultimate security on the Internet. Now companies can use the Internet as a serious business tool without the fear of compromising their corporate assets because of any lack of security", explains Mr. Risto Siilasmaa, CEO of Data Fellows Inc. "Also private Internet users will benefit from this development."

The authentication of users dialling in is done with cryptography, making management and access control much easier to arrange on a large scale. Dialling in can be done through any network structure, including the Internet itself, facilitating Internet roaming.

"Internet users will gain immediate benefit from F-Secure products. And the emerging concept of 'extranets' between companies cannot launch safely without strong authentication and encryption mechanisms", concludes Mr. Siilasmaa.