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Permission-based scanning of a web site

  • US 6,530,022 B1
  • Filed: 12/17/1998
  • Issued: 03/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of scanning a target server in a computer network from a host having a scanning tool, comprising the steps of:

  • posting a certificate at a given port of the target server, wherein the certificate, upon given processing, reveals a scan permission;

    directing the host to obtain the certificate from the given port;

    at the host, processing the certificate to reveal the scan permission; and

    scanning the target server according to the scan permission.

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