Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Multiple computer communication using cryptography – Central trusted authority provides computer authentication
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-10
2006-01-10
Sheikh, Ayaz (Department: 2131)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Multiple computer communication using cryptography
Central trusted authority provides computer authentication
C713S151000, C713S153000, C713S160000, C713S168000, C380S255000, C709S200000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06986037
ABSTRACT:
An electronic mail (“e-mail”) system is described that enforces authentication or encryption to/from Mail Transfer Agents and from Mail User Agents. In one embodiment, for example, an electronic mail (e-mail) system is described that comprises: a message transfer agent (MTA) available for a client to connect to; program logic for authenticating the client, through use of a certificate, in order to identify the client as approved for establishing a secured connection with the MTA; program logic for establishing a secured connection between the client and the MTA in instances where the client can be authenticated; program logic for testing encryption strength of the secured connection; and program logic for terminating the secured connection in instances where the secured connection has inadequate encryption strength.
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Moorthy Aravind K
Sendmail, Inc.
Sheikh Ayaz
Smart John A.
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