Method and apparatus to create and manage a differentiated security framework for content oriented networks
US8863227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/60
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network component comprising a receiver configured to receive a signed content item and an associated security information from a publisher, wherein the security information indicates which group from a plurality of groups is allowed to access the signed content item, a storage unit configured to cache the content item and the associated security information, a processor to implement procedures to enforce security policies defined by the security information, and a transmitter configured to send the signed content item from the cache to a subscriber when the subscriber is a member of a group indicated by the security information as authorized to access the signed content item.
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