Information security – Access control or authentication – Network
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-14
2009-10-27
Barron, Jr., Gilberto (Department: 2432)
Information security
Access control or authentication
Network
C713S182000, C726S006000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07610614
ABSTRACT:
Methods, systems and devices for cryptographic control and maintenance of organizational structure and functions are provided. A method for control and maintenance of an operational organizational structure, the method includes associating entities with cryptographic capabilities; organizing entities within the organizational structure as roles; and maintaining roles within the organizational structure. The system may involve at least a Public Key Infrastructure operation. Elements in said organizational structure may be assigned to roles and/or groups within said organizational structure.
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Frankel Yair
Montgomery Charles T.
Yung Marcel M.
Barron Jr. Gilberto
Certco, Inc.
Lemma Samson B
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw & Pittman LLP
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