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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7644277 | Electronic key information system In an authentication apparatus 300, so as to confirm whether a user is legitimate in supplying key information to a resource 500, discernment information for identifying the user is caused to be input, and only in a case where this discernment informat... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7617392 | System and method for manipulating a computer file and/or program A system for manipulating a computer file and/or program. The system includes a serving device having access to a computer file and/or program which is unencrypted and which can encrypt the unencrypted computer file and/or program to become an encrypted computer fil... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7464263 | Method, system and program product for associating event categorization and routing with security authorization roles Under the present invention, when an event is received on a server, it is stored and then categorized. In being categorized, an event group pertaining to the event is identified. Based on the group of events, a set (e.g., one or more) of destinations to which the ev... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7457949 | Network correction security system and method A network correction security system. The network correction security system connected between a network node and a security-related external system, detects attacks on the network node, corrects weak parts of the performance of the network node, collects informatio... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7457965 | Unauthorized access blocking apparatus, method, program and system This invention is to minimize influence to other network by preventing unauthorized accesses such as DDoS attacks and probing by worms. When the blocking apparatuses 10a and 10b detect outbound packets by the DDoS attacks or by the probin... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454613 | Information processing apparatus, session recovery method, recording medium for storing session recovery program An information processing apparatus, a session recovery method and a recording medium for storing a session recovery program are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, even if a session with a server apparatus connected via a network is invalid... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7454623 | Distributed hierarchical identity management system authentication mechanisms A set of methods, and systems, for use in an identity management system are disclosed herein. A modular user identity information datastore using hardware accelerated encryption for user data security operates in a network for receiving requests for, and issuing res... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7454611 | System and method for establishing trust without revealing identity One aspect of an embodiment of the invention provides a method, system, and device to prove to a challenger that a prover device has a signature from a device manufacturer without revealing the signature to the challenger. According to one implementation, a challeng... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7454616 | Code authentication upon bootup for cable modems An exemplary embodiment of a method (10) for authenticating software in a cable modem makes use of a secure key and certificate stored in flash memory. In this exemplary embodiment, the code employs a key to validate (16) a signature that is generated ... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7450718 | One-way synchronization of a two-way QKD system A method of synchronizing the operation of a two-way QKD system by sending a sync signal (SC) in only one direction, namely from one QKD station (ALICE) to the other QKD station (BOB). The one-way transmission greatly reduces the amount of light scattering as compar... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7444520 | Data conversion system for protecting software against analysis and tampering An execution system including a loader which (i) causes an error in a program which has been started within a range in which the caused error is correctable based on an error correcting code, and (ii) loads the program, in which the error is caused, into a main memo... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7441120 | Telecommunications device and method A method for selectively enhancing a voice telephone call from a first location to a second location over a public switched telephone network, including receiving audio signals from a conventional telephone using a first device positioned at the first location; and,... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7437566 | System and method for identity confirmation of a contact published on a network A system and method is provided for confirmation of the identity of a contact on the network. A notification that a nearby user is present on a network is signed with a private key associated with the nearby user. The private key is also associated with a public key... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7434059 | Interactive, performance based authentication A method and apparatus is provided for authenticating a candidate user of a microprocessor based system by using performance measures obtained through monitoring the behavior of the candidate user as he participates in an interactive procedure. The candidate user is... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7430665 | Portable telecommunication security device A portable security device for providing secure communications over a plurality of networks is presented. In one embodiment, the device comprises, at least one communication port for transfer of audio data, at least one communication port for transfer of digital dat... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7430669 | Image forming apparatus, launching method of program in the apparatus, image forming system, and program and storage medium therefor An image forming apparatus which is connected to an external device via a communication unit includes a launching program identification unit which stores launching program information for specifying a program module to be executed upon launching from a plurality of... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7424609 | Method and system for protecting against computer viruses A method for delivering an update to at least one user, including creating an electronic communication including an update and a unique signature identifying, the electronic communication as including the update and sending the electronic communication to the user. | 09/09/2008 |
| 7421585 | Method, apparatus & computer program product for using a lease to manage interpersonal access through computer-mediated communication systems Apparatus, methods, and computer program products are disclosed that use a lease to manage interpersonal communications over a computer-mediated network such as a telephone network or the Internet, whether using textual, audio, or video communication means. The use ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7418597 | Apparatus for accepting certificate requests and submission to multiple certificate authorities Disclosed herein are several digital certificate discovery and management systems. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7409559 | System and method of exchanging information via electronic mail The present invention provides an electronic communication system and method for conducting business transactions. The present invention requires a customer to access a proprietary e-mail application residing behind one or more firewalls to enable one to one communi... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7406606 | Method and system for distinguishing relevant network security threats using comparison of refined intrusion detection audits and intelligent security analysis An apparatus, a method, and a computer program are provided for distinguishing relevant security threats. With conventional computer systems, distinguishing security threats from actual security threats is a complex and difficult task because of the general inabilit... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7406598 | Method and system for secure content distribution A system on a chip (SOC) device is disclosed comprising external outputs, and external inputs. A first secure storage location is operably decoupled from all of the external outputs of the SOC device during a normal mode of operation. By being decoupled from all ext... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7398387 | Device and method for scrambling data by means of address lines A device and method for scrambling data by means of address lines is disclosed, which includes a seed generator, a first parameter generator, a data scrambler and a de-scrambler. The seed generator is connected to an address bus for generating a seed in accordance w... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7395426 | Method of authenticating content provider and assuring content integrity A method of authenticating a content provider and assuring content integrity by which the content provider is authenticated and the content integrity is assured upon download, exchange or transfer of a variety of multimedia contents through a wired/wireless communic... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7392379 | Firewall system for interconnecting two IP networks managed by two different administrative entities Firewall system for interconnecting a first IP network (10) to a second IP network (16), these networks belonging to two different entities having each a different administration wherein any data packet transmitted/received by the first IP network is f... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7392397 | Security and analysis system A system and associated method for providing access to at least one specified application within a software system. The software system comprises security software and a software tool suite. The security software is adapted to authorize a user to access at least one... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7386719 | System and method for eliminating viruses at a web page server A system and method for providing anti-virus protection to a web server. The method comprises the steps of: receiving web pages that are to be stored at the web server; stripping active elements from the web pages being stored at the web server; storing the web page... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380119 | Method and system for virtualization of trusted platform modules A method, an apparatus, a system, and a computer program product is presented for virtualizing trusted platform modules within a data processing system. A virtual trusted platform module along with a virtual endorsement key is created within a physical trusted platf... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7380138 | Cryptographic method and apparatus First data to be sent by a first party to a second party is encrypted using an encryption key that is formed using at least a hash value generated by a keyed hash of at least one condition that typically serves as an identifier of an intended recipient of the first ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7376837 | Built-in manufacturer's certificates for a cable telephony adapter to provide device and service certification System for using a manufacturer issued certificate to authenticate a CTA device during registration with an IP telephony network. In response to providing the manufacturer issued certificate, the issuance of another certificate allows the CTA to be provisioned by a ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7373505 | Displaying a security element with a browser window The present invention provides a method and system for providing a security element that is directed at inhibiting malicious activity by displaying a browser window in such a way that the user can trust and know the source of the window. Additional information and o... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7373524 | Methods, systems and computer program products for monitoring user behavior for a server application Methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed for monitoring user behavior for a server application in a computer network. The methods, systems, and computer program products can monitor communication data between a server application and a client. Th... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7373510 | System and method for implementing a robot proof Web site The invention prevents robots from browsing a Web site beyond a welcome page. When an initial request from an undefined originator is received, the Web site responds to it with a welcome page including a challenge. Then, on receiving a further request from the undef... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7373515 | Multi-factor authentication system A suspect user (110) seeks access to a network resource from an access authority (150) utilizing a passcode received from an authentication authority (130). Initially, an ID of a device is bound with a PIN, the device ID is bound with a private ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7370192 | Method and apparatus for preventing cloning of security elements A method for preventing cloning of a genuine security element is described. The method includes associating a random number generator (RNG) in the security element with a portion of a non-volatile memory (NVM) in the security element, and activating the RNG to autom... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7366892 | Secure telematics A telematics system that includes a security controller is provided. The security controller is responsible for ensuring secure access to and controlled use of resources in the vehicle. The security measures relied on by the security controller can be based on digit... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7366895 | Method for negotiating weakened keys in encryption systems A method for permitting encrypted communications between two stations which are operable with encryption algorithms that accept encryption keys having work factors with different values, by: in a first determining step, determining the lower one of the different val... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363489 | Method and system for electronic delivery of sensitive information A method and related system obtains consent from a user for electronic delivery of sensitive information. The user operating a first computer accesses a web page on a server system to input the consent. The web page prompts for the consent from the user. Once the co... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7363513 | Server denial of service shield A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for responding to a denial of service attack. The method comprising from a remote data processing system detects an occurrence of the denial of service attack in which invalid credentials are presented to the data proce... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360077 | Production line boot sector lock Hacking of a class of Set-Top Boxes known as Integrated Receiver-Decoders (IRDs) used to receive satellite broadcasts for display on television sets is prevented by use of connections to the reprogramming enable pin of a flash memory. If a user attempts to reprogram... | 04/15/2008 |
