Security module with multiple independent physical and virtual lanes
US11373011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2009/45583
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A security module is disclosed. In embodiments, the security module includes a common host platform configured to co-host a plurality of certified functions via a plurality of interconnected hardware resources. The common host platform may be configured to host a first certified function independently certified via a first certifying authority, and a second certified function independently certified via a second certifying authority. The first certified function may be hosted on a first sub-set of dedicated hardware resources and a first sub-set of shared hardware resources. The second certified function may hosted on a second sub-set of dedicated hardware resources and the first sub-set of shared hardware resources including one or more hardware resources shared with the first certified function.
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