Access security in computer networks
US11095638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/42
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A virtual smart card entity enabling a data processing apparatus to request for access to at least one service provider host in the computer network is disclosed. A credential management server provides credential information associated with the virtual smart card entity to the data processing apparatus where after the virtual smart card entity is configured according to the credential information. The data processing apparatus can then send a request for access to at least one service provider host using the configured virtual smart card entity.
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