Flexible encryption scheme for GSO target passwords
US7451147B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99945
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method in a data processing system for providing security to target passwords in a global sign on system centralized database. In a preferred embodiment, a target password is received by the global sign on system. The target password is encrypted in a user selected encryption manner to create an encrypted password. The encrypted password and an indication of encryption manner chosen is then stored in the centralized database.
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