SSL Encryption
When printing with ThinPrint, you can select encrypted or non-encrypted printing for each printer port. ThinPrint support SSL encryption of print data (SSL = Secure Socket Layer). SSL is considered secure. As a result, it is easy to print even sensitive business documents without the danger of their contents becoming fully available over the network.
Fig.: Features of a ThinPrint port (in this example: on an application server)
If encryption is required, print data is transmitted in encrypted form between the .print Engine and .print Client. This means that the .print Engine encrypts, while the .print Client decrypts print data, regardless of the protocol that is used for printing: TCP/IP, ICA or RDP. Encryption is particularly useful for TCP/IP connections since this protocol is sent over the Internet in unencrypted form and hence can be easily hacked.
Client and server certificates are required for encryption purposes; you can create these yourself or obtain them from authorized certification authorities.
Fig.: Certificate configuration for SSL encryption
Our OEM partners can also supply devices with SSL-capable, integrated .print clients for end-to-end encryption, which encrypts directly up to the printer (or connected printbox).
Information on the configuration and creation of certificates can be found in our SSL encryption white paper.