Computer security system for a time shared computer accessed ove

Details Computer security system for a time shared computer accessed ove Computer security system for a time shared computer accessed ove

1982-08-13

1985-07-23

Rubinson, Gene Z.

Telegraphy

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179 2DP, 179 18FH, 178 2208, 364900, H04M 1100

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045310238

ABSTRACT:
A time-shared central computer can be protected from access from unauthorized users by utilizing automatic tracing equipment included within telephone switching systems, in combination with an independently organized offsite security computer system. The user, seeking to access the central computer through a telephone system, automatically causes his telephone number to be generated within the telephone system and sent to the offsite security computer. Meanwhile, the user provides the time-shared, central computer with a password which is used to address a memory which includes file information on all authorized users. The file information which includes the telephone number of all authorized users, is made available in the offsite security computer for comparison with the telephone number corresponding to the calling user as provided by the telephone switching system. A match indicates that a user, in possession of preauthorized password, is calling from appropriate telephone station. In this case, access is permitted, otherwise access to the central computer will be denied. By using a user nonalterable telephone number, generated in the telephone switching system, falsification of an authorized users identify is prevented. In addition, tampering with the security procedure is prevented by organizing the offsite security computer in such a manner that the user has no access to the system program of the offsite security computer either directly or through the central computer.

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patent: 3798605 (1974-03-01), Feistel
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patent: 4218738 (1980-08-01), Matyas et al.
patent: 4289931 (1981-09-01), Baker
patent: 4310720 (1982-01-01), Check, Jr.

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