System and method for securing controllers
US8707032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a controller and a certificate authority. The controller is configured to control a process. The certificate authority (CA) is configured to issue and to revoke certificates, wherein the controller is configured to use the CA to mutually authenticate a user to enter into a secure mode of operation.
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