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Method and system for securely scanning network traffic

  • US 7,188,365 B2
  • Filed: 04/04/2002
  • Issued: 03/06/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for implementing secure network communications between a first device and a second device, the first device communicating with the second device via a separate computer, the method comprising:

  • obtaining an encryption parameter that is shared by the first device, second device and separate computer;

    copying a data packet sent by the first device, within the separate computer;

    decrypting the copy of the data packet within a portion of the separate computer;

    wherein contents of the decrypted copy of the data packet is restricted to a pre-determined portion of the separate computer, the separate computer adapted for restricting all operators of the separate computer from accessing contents of the decrypted copy of the data packet; and

    at the pre-determined portion of the separate computer;

    scanning the decrypted copy of the data packet for compliance with a predetermined criterion associated with the separate computer for allowing transmissions therethrough, the pre-determined portion of the separate computer adapted to provide only an affirmative response or a negative response regarding compliance with the predetermined criterion.

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