Fortify Peculiar Ventures
winget install --id=PeculiarVentures.Fortify -e Fortify is a client application that you install that runs in the background as a tray application in Windows, OSX, and Linux that provides these missing capabilities to authorized applications. It does this by binding to 127.0.0.1 and listening to a high-order well-known port for incoming requests. Browsers allow web applications to initiate sessions to this address, over that session a Fortify enabled application establishes a secure session and if approved by the user is allowed to access these missing capabilities.
Fortify is a client application designed to enable secure access to local certificates and smart cards across multiple browsers on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It runs as a background tray application, providing essential security functionalities that are otherwise missing in web-based environments.
Key Features:
- Cross-browser support for local certificates and smart cards.
- Secure session establishment via 127.0.0.1 port for authorized applications.
- Enables secure certificate enrollment and management.
- Facilitates the development of crypto-enabled applications.
- Supports major browsers including Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Chrome.
Audience & Benefit: Fortify is ideal for developers needing to integrate local certificates and smart cards into web applications. It benefits organizations requiring robust security measures by enhancing authentication processes and streamlining user interactions with secure services across different platforms.