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Managing credentials in a computer system

US9832177B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

SSH Communications Security OYJ · FI

Inventor

Tatu J. Ylonen · Espoo, FI

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 24, 2017
Grant date	Nov 28, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 24, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04L67/10
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Certain embodiments provide means for managing automated access to computers, e.g., using SSH user keys and other kinds of trust relationships. Certain embodiments also provide for managing certificates, Kerberos credentials, and cryptographic keys. Certain embodiments provide for remediating legacy SSH key problems and for automating configuration of SSH keys, as well as for continuous monitoring.

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