Method and system for providing persistence in a secure network access
US7996886B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/805
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for providing persistence in a secure network access by using a client certificate sent by a client device to maintain the identity of a target. A security handshake is performed with a client device to establish a secure session. A target is determined. A client certificate is associated with the target. During subsequent secure sessions, the client certificate is used to maintain persistent communications between the client and a target. A session ID can be used in combination with the client certificate, by identifying the target based on the session ID or the client certificate, depending on which one is available in a client message.
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