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Sub Rosa

Sub Rosa

Browser & Email using CAC/PIV

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 17, 2012
  • April 9, 2022

Developer

Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
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About

Securely access encrypted emails and websites from your mobile device using a smart card. Supports Defense Travel Systems and Outlook Web Access with full calendaring.

✓CAC/PIV smart card authentication
✓Encrypted email access (OWA)
✓Secure web browsing
✓Defense Travel Systems (DTS) access
✓Calendaring integration
✓FIPS 140-2 validated
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What's New in Sub Rosa

5.1.7

April 9, 2022

General updates and bug fixes. Added support for newer DOD certificates.

User reviews

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Not impressed with the performance and support

Some of the Sub Rosa websites already saved in the browser do not work. Army email access is extremely buggy and unreliable. DTS does not work as advertised, at all. DTS access is extremely unreliable and unacceptable. Right off the bat, DTS states that the browser is not compatible with DTS. The Message Center is popped open and in the way of the top of the page blocking the view of some of the page. When I access DTS document, it goes straight to the review function at the bottom of the side bar, and I can’t do anything else. Nothing above Per Diem, works or can be accessed. I can only access other areas in the side bar by using the back button within DTS, and once it reaches Expenses, it crashes. So I can’t access anything from the beginning of the side bar to Per Diem. If I try to access anything by pointing at it, it doesn’t respond. A red bar shows as pressed by it doesn’t respond. Only the side bar works as described before. All these above, is in the iPad. On the iPhone, it is horrible and worst. I reached out support for both issues (email and DTS) via email with screenshots of the substandard performance, and they never replied. I agree with what I read somewhere else, this lure you to believe you can do a lot and in reality is not ready for sound at all.
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Moncho_25Moncho_25

Used to love it, but need some love

Paid for pdf signing, but the app keeps minimizing whenever I go to sign.

Also the browser needs updated for DTS. The expenses tab isn’t loading right.
eZtarget84eZtarget84

As of 2022 - buggy and unusable

I’m not sure what happened with the transition to Army 365, there are good days and bad days with this browser. This is supposed to be a DoD endorsed browser (hence ability to read encrypted emails, etc) but I feel the software developers are not up to date with the latest changes. A lot of “null” errors and issues on some days pulling up websites and Army 365 email. Other days it works with no issues.

Bottom Line: Not reliable if traveling with iOS devices as a standalone solution. Credibility is probably one of the biggest things service members require.
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Caleb L6Caleb L6

Response from developer

Thank you for reaching out. I am sorry that you are not completely satisfied with our Sub Rosa solution. We would be happy to look into the issues you are facing. If reaching particular websites would add more value to your purchase, please reach out to our support team at support@thursby.com or (817) 478-5070 so that we can look into this for you. All of our support is done at no additional cost by our team in Arlington, TX. We can address most issues in under 15 minutes. At this time, not all government sites are optimized for iOS and Android and this would therefore be out of our control. Please keep in mind, mobile devices do not support Java or Flash. If a website requires either of those you will not be able to access these due to mobile restrictions on Apple & Android. Our newest feature, PDF signing/editing, required a significant amount of development, more so than the typically free updates that continue to expand support and maintain the application. Due to this new development, the decision was made to roll PDF signing/editing into Sub Rosa and not as a separate app purchase. This was done for the convenience of all Sub Rosa users across all Sub Rosa products. In the end, we really want you to enjoy the solution and get the most from it so please contact our support team so they can assist you in accomplishing more than you are today. Should you feel that our solution is not worth your one-time cost, please reach out to sales@thursby.com and we would be happy to process a refund for you. Thank you for being a Thursby customer. Best, Luke

Good when it works!!!!

App is really trash but I need it and it's convenient! What else can you do? Crashes every 5-10 minutes. Can't view pdf even though I have the subscription to see them. Hopefully they update it to make it more efficient to work properly with the device!!!!
diamendipitydiamendipity

Convince with limits

This app/device combo is continent but needs updated. There are new DOD websites, Flankspeed, that won’t fully work with the outdated web browser. For the money charged for the reader this should just work. Please fix!
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FAQ

What does Sub Rosa do?

Sub Rosa is a secure mobile browser and email client that allows users to access encrypted emails and websites using a CAC or PIV smart card. It provides secure access to services like Outlook Web Access (OWA) and Defense Travel Systems (DTS), along with calendaring features.

What are the key features of Sub Rosa?

Key features include strong two-factor authentication via CAC/PIV smart cards, access to Outlook Web Access for signing, encrypting, and decrypting emails, secure browsing of web portals, and full calendaring capabilities. It is also FIPS 140-2 validated.

How much does Sub Rosa cost?

The Sub Rosa app license is bundled at no additional cost with licensed card readers from Thursby or Identive. For users with a Precise Biometrics Tactivo Reader, Sub Rosa Pro must be purchased separately. Additional subscription-based features for digitally signing PDF and XFA documents are also available.

What devices is Sub Rosa compatible with?

Sub Rosa is designed for Apple's iOS devices, specifically iPads and iPhones. It supports industry and U.S. Government standards and works with most popular smart card types including CAC, Dual Persona CAC, PIV, and PIV-I when used with an approved reader.

What are common use cases for Sub Rosa?

Common use cases include securely reading and responding to encrypted emails while traveling, accessing government portals like Defense Travel Systems (DTS) and SharePoint sites, and managing calendars for meetings, all from a mobile device without needing a laptop.