Validation Server

Dictao Validation Server

Overview

For organizations who wish to secure their dematerialization applications, Dictao Validation Server (DVS) is a server product providing secure signature validation, certificates, tokens and the constitution of proof.

Benefits

An enterprise service

All of the technical and business applications at the core of an organization (for instance, dematerialization of invoices, orders, pay slips, wire orders, regulatory reporting, etc.) can make use of DVS.

Proven reliable in mass deployments

DVS successfully performed in diverse business contexts, in all sectors, specifically with the Banque de France (the central French bank), BNP Paribas, Société Générale, la Banque Postale, etc.

Certified and Qualified

Dictao Validation Server is the only European product of its kind that is qualified and certified at the EAL3+ level of the Common Criteria by the French Network and Information Security Agency (FNISA), an impartial and competent authority that reports to the Prime Minister. The EAL3+ certification and qualification awarded by the FNISA attests to Dictao Validation Server's continuing reliability, robustness and compliance with the most demanding regulatory framework.

DVS is authorized by the Bundesnetzagentur, and conforms to the German legislative framework concerning qualified personal digital signatures (SigG and SigV).

Functional Scope

  • Signature validation : XML , binary, and multiple signatures, co-signatures, counter-signatures
  • Certificate validation : the validity, the association of a valid CA (Certificate Authority), the revocation status, etc. Other elements can be taken into account at the time of the certificate validation (the certificate whitelist, certificate DN whitelist, etc.)
  • Proof management : constitution of proof, signature, timestamping, archiving

Extensions of Dictao Validation Server

Beyond its basic functions, the DVS server is also capable of :

  • Multi-method authentication
  • Signature enhancement
  • Determining the signing rights of the signer (according to specific criteria)
  • Proof archiving
  • Proof sustainability

Thanks to the services offered by DVS, organizations can progressively stretch the reach of business applications and fields of activity.

Technical Scope

High availability and performance

DVS allows the possibility of associating several services, in order to assure high availability, performance, and service continuity.

Multiple interfaces

DVS offers three different interface options for completing signature operations : Web Service, Plug-ins, and Connector.

Operation

The operation of DVS is particularly meticulous, and is capable of meeting customized needs for all business activity areas. Users can define which trust applications to apply for specific transactions.

Packaging

  • Dictao Validation Server, Server product
  • Dictao Validation Server, as OEM
  • API Dictao Validation Server
  • Dictao Validation Server Express

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Certificate validation and constitution of proof with Dictao Validation Server

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Signature validation and constitution of proof with Dictao Validation Server