System and method for storage and retrieval of cryptographic keys
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1. A method for managing cryptographic keys on a recipient system, comprising:
- opening a key ring file on the recipient system;
receiving at least a recipient private key of a cryptographic key pair associated with a particular entity; and
saving said recipient private key in said key ring file, so as to be identifiably associated with said particular entity.
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Abstract
A system and method for managing cryptographic keys on a recipient system. A key ring file is opened on the recipient system and at least a recipient private key of a cryptographic key pair associated with a particular entity is received. The recipient private key is saved in the key ring file such that the key is identifiably associated with the entity.
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1. A method for managing cryptographic keys on a recipient system, comprising:
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opening a key ring file on the recipient system;
receiving at least a recipient private key of a cryptographic key pair associated with a particular entity; and
saving said recipient private key in said key ring file, so as to be identifiably associated with said particular entity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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- 13. A system for managing cryptographic keys on a recipient system, comprising a key ring manager operable to open a key ring file on the recipient system, receive at least a recipient private key associated with a particular entity, and save at least said recipient private key in said key ring file such that said recipient private key is identifiably associated with said particular entity.
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