Methods and systems for authentication through multiple proxy servers that require different authentication data
US6839761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/083
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, computer program products and data structures are described which allow a client to communicate with a server even though multiple proxies that require different authentication data must be traversed to allow such communication. In operation, the client first authenticates to a first proxy using authentication data appropriate for the first proxy. The client then authenticates to a second proxy using different authentication data that is appropriate for the second proxy. This proxy authentication continues through as many proxies as necessary until the client is in communication with the server.
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