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Method for managing remote upgrading keys in an information security apparatus

US9100374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2012
Grant dateAug 4, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/1441
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method for managing remote upgrading keys in an information security apparatus. A remote source apparatus generates key disabling data according to a divulged remote upgrading key and sends the key disabling data to the information security apparatus, and the information security apparatus performs the disabling operation on the divulged remote upgrading key according to the received key disabling data. Using the method disclosed in the present invention can prevent the information security apparatus from being maliciously attacked by malicious attackers by using the divulged remote upgrading key and through the remote upgrading process.

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