Secure server and method of operation for a distributed information system
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1. A secure distributed information system linking together at least one user terminal and at least one secure server comprising:
- a. a network browser responsive to user input in each user terminal;
b. a connection secure server in the secure server responsive to the browser;
c. a storage device in the secure server for securely storing user data and processes in vaults accessible only by an authenticated user, the storage device being coupled to the connection secure server; and
program instructions stored in the storage device for managing processes in vaults.
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Abstract
A secure server in a secure distributed information system isolates interaction from terminals to specific personal vaults including and to only those personal vaults, creating a "virtual logon". The secure server includes a secure connection server coupled to the system and to a vault deposit server having personal vaults in which user specific vault processes execute on dedicated encrypted data, after authentication of the user by a vault supervisor. The supervisor forwards vault process results to the user through the browser.
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15 Claims
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1. A secure distributed information system linking together at least one user terminal and at least one secure server comprising:
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a. a network browser responsive to user input in each user terminal; b. a connection secure server in the secure server responsive to the browser; c. a storage device in the secure server for securely storing user data and processes in vaults accessible only by an authenticated user, the storage device being coupled to the connection secure server; and
program instructions stored in the storage device for managing processes in vaults. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A secure distribute information system comprising:
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(a) a user access means for transmitting and receiving user data, access keys and certificates; (b) a storage means for storing data and processes, wherein the storage means is partitioned and access to a partition is granted only after partition specific authentication; (c) a interconnection means for linking the user access means and the storage means; and (d) a virtual logon means for isolating interaction from user access means to specific storage means and only to those specific storage means, the virtual logon means including automatic key and certificate authentication.
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11. A method of providing access to information in a secure distributed information system comprising:
- (a) establishing personal vaults in a secure server, the personal vaults storing user data and processes accessible only by authenticated users;
(b) searching the secure server for the desired data or processes using a browser responsive to user input at a user terminal; (c) requesting the browser provide access keys or certification associated with the personal vault that contains the desired data or process; (d) providing the access keys or certification resident in the user terminal associated with the personal vault; (e) authenticating the access keys or certification; and (f) providing access to the secure data or executing the secure process stored in the storage device. - View Dependent Claims (12)
- (a) establishing personal vaults in a secure server, the personal vaults storing user data and processes accessible only by authenticated users;
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13. A secure distributed information system comprising:
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a. a secure server including a vault deposit server, a certificate management system and directory services; b. a computer network coupling the secure server to at least one user terminal and a registration authority terminal; c. means for storing user data and processes in a personal storage vault within the vault deposit server for access only to the user after authentication; and d. a vault process supervisor in the vault deposit server for managing user access to their personal storage vault; and
the processes within the user personal storage vault. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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