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Validation of secure sockets layer communications

US7634811B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateMay 20, 2005
Grant dateDec 15, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/166
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Computer-implemented methods, apparati, and computer-readable media for thwarting computer attacks. A method embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of examining (52) a digital certificate (20) presented by a server computer (2); compiling (53) a set of suspicion indications (31) gleaned from said examining step (52); and feeding (54) said suspicion indications (31) to a consequence engine (30).

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