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Secure network gateway

  • US 20060053290A1
  • Filed: 06/15/2005
  • Published: 03/09/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/25/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for facilitating secure communication between a first node on a first network and a second node on a second network, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) authorizing the first node to access a service provided by the second node;

    (b) transmitting from the first node a message indicating that the first node desires to access the service;

    (c) confirming the identity of the first node;

    (d) confirming the identity of the second node;

    (e) establishing an encrypted peer to peer connection between the first node and the second node following the successful confirmation of the identity of the first node and the identity of the second node;

    (f) transmitting a request for a service from the first node to the second node; and

    (g) controlling the encrypted peer to peer connection to provide access to authorized services and prevent access to unauthorized services.

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