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Getting Started : Advanced Features : Using Security
  
Using Security
The drivers support the following security features:
*Authentication is the process of identifying a user.
*Data encryption is the conversion of data into a form that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized users.
Note: In addition, the Oracle driver supports Oracle Advanced Security data integrity checks.
For current information, refer to the security matrix on the Progress DataDirect Web site:
http://www.datadirect.com/products/security/documentation/securitymatrix.htm
For details, see the following topics:
* Authentication
* Data Encryption Across the Network
* SSL Encryption