User authentication using a virtual private key
CA 2330958 A1 · Owner: Kyberpass Corp. · Inventors: Haverty, Rand
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A method, computer system, and program product provides for authentication of user messages using PKI technology in environments where limited capacity prevents direct PKI technology use, and strong security is provided using magnetic swipe cards or the like, and a passphrase is used for enhanced security and to avoid the need for special purpose devices. The invention is advantageous where there are limitations on the space available for PKI credentials, such as in the userid and password fields of a remote access protocol. PKI techniques are used without transferring lengthy keys or certificates once an initial registration process is complete. A secret key is used. A digest is …
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- Filed May 6, 1999. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended May 6, 2019.
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