A terminal emulator is a program that virtualizes a terminal program in some other system architecture. These emulation programs are primarily designed for usage by computer professionals. These terminal emulators generally work on a text only mode. These emulation programs lets the user access a text terminal and it’s associated command line interfaces. Today, you require an application by which you can streamline repetitive tasks and which can facilitate fast working related to file transfer, data tunneling and terminal emulation. SecureCRT v.6.7 provides a solution to such requirements.

SecureCRT by VanDyke Software Inc. is a shareware program which provides strong encryption authentication of data, speedy file transfer, terminal emulation among it’s other features. The program has an interface designed for use by advanced professional computer users. On the top of the window, it has a menu bar showing various menus for file, edit, view, transfer, script, tools etc. The contents of the program are shown in a text box display. Its interface supports multiple tabs for various distinct sessions which makes sessions management simpler. Among its other features, this application provides solution for remote access and facilitates replacement of Telnet with enhanced functionality of security and session management. It also features a strong terminal emulation, enhanced speed of transferring files and strong encryption data tunneling. Apart from this, you can access other devices on your network with protocols like RLogin, Telnet, Tapi, Serial, Telnet-SSL etc. It also features strong scripting support and in-built recording of scripts for automation of repetitive tasks. Apart from this, it supports SMTP protocol for transferring files. You can just use drag and drop feature to transfer a file via SMTP or any other session.

Summing it up, SecureCRT v.6.7 is a powerful application for users who want an enhanced terminal emulation utility in order to eliminate repetitive tasks and save time rather than using conventional emulation utilities. Hence, it receives a score of four rating points on the scale of five.