Method and apparatus for secure communications through a trusted intermediary server
US8850200B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0869
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for a trusted intermediary server to assist with the secure exchange of data across a communications network, and in particular a packet-based network, such as the public Internet or an intranet. Communications are routed between private ports of the clients through the trusted intermediary server, with the private key transfer supported by a second type of communication medium. Although the trusted intermediary server negotiates the connection and is involved in the process, the communicants can perform their own key agreement and authentication for protecting data routed through the system.
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