SecureBridge 10.1.1

Overview

SecureBridge is a network security solution for use with SSH, SSL and SFTP internet communication protocols. The software will protect TCP network traffic that flows over SSL or SSH secure transport layers by providing authentication at the client level. This library of components is designed to be a solution for developers who use development suites like Lazarus (FPC), C++ Builder, Delphi, RAD Studio and other packages which could benefit from incorporating this technology into their own software or web app creations.

This software can help to develop Windows x64, Mac OS X, iOS and Android application development. There is NEXTGEN compiler support and RAD Studio XE7 support too.

All versions of SFTP are supported, plus SSL, SSH and TLS protocols too. The SSH server is customizable. Both a SSH and SSL client are present too which rules out the specific need for other third party tools to accomplish the same results which can lead to a less-cluttered development environment.

Indy, PgDAC and MyDAC are integrated directly into SecureBridge. Hashing algorithms like SHA and MD5 are covered too for file integrity checks.

Security is also strong with asymmetric keys maintenance (Blowfish, Cast128, AES128, TripleDES), plus the option to store public keys and passwords with username combinations ready for the SSH server.

Installation

There is a Standard and Professional version of SecureBridge. The Standard version excludes several features including mobile development.

The installation went according to plan without any issues. No unwanted software was included in the distribution.

There are detailed instructions for installation provided by the developer.

Interface

SecureBridge integrates with other development packages and so does not have an interface per se.

Pros

• Development components for Delphi and C++ programmers
• Supports SSL 3.0 and TSL 1.0
• Win x64, Mac OS X, iOS and Android development
• NEXTGEN compiler support
• Lazarus support
• Complete support for SSH, SSL, and TLS protocols
• Runs own adaptable SSH server, SSH client, and SSL client
• SSH2-compatible clients and servers including OpenSSH are mostly supported with a few exceptions
• Authentication using public key or password
• SHA1 and MD5 hashing algorithms is also supported
• Use asymmetric keys (Blowfish, Cast128, AES128, TripleDES) and store SFTP server information
• Access SFTP client and server
• IPv6 internet protocol supported

Cons

• None.

Conclusion

SecureBridge is a useful tool for C++ and Delphi programmers who will find the components useful, particularly the cross-platform support across Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. Strong SSH, SFTP and TLS support.