Method and apparatus for providing secure remote access to enterprise networks
US8286002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention includes a method and apparatus for providing secure remote access to enterprise networks. An apparatus includes a network interface module adapted for maintaining a secure network connection with a network device independent of a power state of a host computer associated with the apparatus a storage module for storing information associated with the secure connection, and a processor coupled to the network interface and the memory where the processor is adapted for automatically initiating the secure connection without user interaction.
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