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Clearance-based method for dynamically configuring encryption strength

  • US 20020169965A1
  • Filed: 05/08/2001
  • Published: 11/14/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/08/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for configuring encryption strengths for data, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing a piece of the data with a sensitivity level;

    (b) authenticating a remote user with a clearance level for accessing the data;

    (c) selecting an encryption strength for the piece of the data based on the clearance level of the remote user, if the clearance level of the remote user allows access to the piece of the data with the sensitivity level;

    (d) encrypting the piece of the data; and

    (e) providing access to the encrypted piece of the data to the remote user.

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