How Fortress Suite raises hardware wallet security
Fortress Suite focuses on reducing user risk and minimizing attack surface. Hardware wallet security begins with keeping private keys offline and validating every transaction on-device. The desktop wallet coordinates workflows, but critical approvals always happen with hardware verification or multisig consent.
Design principles
- Least privilege: minimize network access and separate signing from network-facing components.
- Local-first: keep sensitive state local and encrypted; optional network features are opt-in.
- Auditable: immutable logs and signed approvals for compliance and forensic review.
Typical workflow
A user prepares a transaction in Fortress Desktop, the unsigned payload is sent to hardware signers for verification, each signer confirms details on-device, and signed transactions are collected and broadcast. For multisig, a threshold number of approvals is required before broadcast, protecting high-value operations with distributed control.
Enterprise features
Teams benefit from role management, audit trails, policy templates, and HSM integrations. Fortress Suite supports access controls and emergency recovery workflows that align with corporate security standards.
Getting started checklist
- Download Fortress Desktop from the official site and verify signatures.
- Configure hardware signer(s) and set device PINs.
- Set up multisig or single-signer wallets depending on risk profile.
- Make encrypted backups and test restoration with small amounts.