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Binding a hardware security token to a host device to prevent exploitation by other host devices

US11803631B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2021
Grant dateOct 31, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/3247
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method described below prevents exploitation of a client's PKI station using the a token installed on other host (attackers') processors. This is accomplished by binding the token to the approved PKI client station (host) using the a software development kit installed in the PKI client station. Once a token is bound to a PKI client station, the token can no longer be used on another station unless permitted by authorized personnel.

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