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System and method for authenticating a subject

  • US 20040168060A1
  • Filed: 02/24/2003
  • Published: 08/26/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for adaptively authenticating a subject based on authentication information, comprising the steps of:

  • providing for the receipt of the authentication information;

    providing for the performance of Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) authentication of the subject based on the authentication information and wherein successful authentication of the subject results in the association a principal with the subject;

    providing for the signing of the principal by determining an authentication code for the principal that is a function of the principal and a key.

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