Method for preventing misuse of a cryptographic key
US11677552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/46
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Preventing misuse of a cryptographic key by receiving a request to carry out a cryptographic operation using a cryptographic key from a requesting entity, distributing the request to a quorum comprising multiple computerized devices, receiving a decision from the multiple computerized devices on whether or not the cryptographic operation using the cryptographic key is allowed, and carrying out the cryptographic operation using the cryptographic key according to the decision from the multiple computerized devices.
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