A method and apparatus for allowing secure transactions (transactions) through a firewall.

摘要

Methods, software, and devices are disclosed for enabling secure transactions to occur on a computer network through a firewall. According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided an electronic data delivery system for transmitting messages between a first computer system within a firewall and a second computer system communicating with a first computer system via a computer network, Includes a valid translator system to display encrypted messages in a first format that is not suitable for transmission through a firewall. In one embodiment, the translator mechanism includes a first interceptor mechanism configured to translate selected messages sent from the first computer system in a first format into a second format suitable for transmission across a firewall.