VPN enrollment protocol gateway
First Claim
1. One or more computer-readable media having stored thereon a computer program that, when executed by one or more processors of a computing device, causes the one or more processors to perform acts including:
- transmitting a request for an enrollment certificate for a virtual private network to a registration authority operating independently of a certificate authority, the enrollment certificate having an extension added to it by the registration authority on behalf of the computing device.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A virtual private network (VPN) enrollment protocol gateway is described herein. The protocol gateway is implemented as a registration authority that operates as an intermediary between routers and a certificate authority, allowing routers operating in accordance with one protocol to obtain and maintain certificates for a VPN from a certificate authority operating in accordance with another protocol. In accordance with one aspect, the gateway protocol supports various requests from the router, including router enrollment requests, get certificate revocation list request, get certificate requests, get certificate authority certificate requests, and password requests.
-
Citations
3 Claims
-
1. One or more computer-readable media having stored thereon a computer program that, when executed by one or more processors of a computing device, causes the one or more processors to perform acts including:
transmitting a request for an enrollment certificate for a virtual private network to a registration authority operating independently of a certificate authority, the enrollment certificate having an extension added to it by the registration authority on behalf of the computing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
Specification