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Method for providing secure remote command execution over an insecure computer network

  • US 5,923,756 A
  • Filed: 02/12/1997
  • Issued: 07/13/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/12/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of enhancing the security of a message sent through a network server from a client computer to a destination server, comprising the steps, performed by the network server, of:

  • (a) receiving at least one request for authentication from said client computer;

    (b) establishing a secure connection for receiving data from said client computer;

    (c) generating a credentials cache containing client-authenticating information from a validation center;

    (d) transmitting said credentials cache to said client computer and erasing said client-authenticating information from the network server;

    (e) receiving from said client computer a new credentials cache containing said client-authenticating information and a corresponding message for said destination server;

    (f) obtaining permission data for accessing said destination server from said validating center using said client-authenticating information and a secure authentication protocol; and

    (g) transmitting said permission data and said message to said destination server.

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