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Adaptive authentication methods, systems, devices, and computer program products

  • US 20070143832A1
  • Filed: 12/21/2005
  • Published: 06/21/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of providing data communications between first and second computing devices over a data network, the method comprising:

  • receiving a request for data communication at the first computing device from the second computing device over the data network;

    after receiving the request for data communication, transmitting a request for a credential according to an authentication standard from the first computing device to the second computing device wherein the request for the credential identifies the authentication standard;

    after transmitting the request for the credential according to the authentication standard, receiving a credential according to the authentication standard;

    verifying the credential; and

    responsive to receiving the request for data communication and responsive to verifying the authentication credential, allowing the requested data communication.

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