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Cryptographic policy filters and policy control method and apparatus

  • US 20010005885A1
  • Filed: 12/19/2000
  • Published: 06/28/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/1997
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A policy filter for configuring an application program to use allowable cryptographic capabilities of a cryptographic module, comprising:

  • means for receiving an indication of a plurality of cryptographic capability of a cryptographic module;

    means responsive to a policy file for determining cryptographic capabilities allowable to be used by the application program; and

    means for providing an indication of the allowable cryptographic capabilities to a location accessible by the application program.

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