Architecture for virtual private networks
US7617527B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2212/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Protocols and architecture for secure virtual private networks. Intraenterprise data communications are supported in a secure manner over the Internet or other public network space with the implementation of secure virtual private networks. Members of a virtual private network group exchange data that may be compressed, encrypted and authenticated, if the exchange is between members of the group.
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