Methods and systems for selecting methodology for authenticating computer systems on a per computer system or per user basis
US7444368B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/083
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and systems are disclosed for enabling a computer system to generate a request that includes an instruction identifying the authentication method or methods to be used when authenticating a subset of the client computer systems or users network connected to a server computer system. The subset of client computer systems or users may include as little a single computer system or user. The request is then transmitted to the server computer system. When receiving subsequent requests for service from any of the subset of client computer systems or users, the server computer system will refer to the information in the instruction to determine which authentication methods are acceptable in authenticating the client computer system or user.
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