Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Multiple computer communication using cryptography – Protection at a particular protocol layer
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
Sheikh, Ayaz (Department: 2131)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Multiple computer communication using cryptography
Protection at a particular protocol layer
C709S225000, C709S229000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07107446
ABSTRACT:
The problem of providing and interacting with a number of different security mechanisms in a clustered data processing environment is solved by providing a Mechanism Abstract Layer which presents a consistent interface to applications running on the various nodes within the cluster. Mechanism Pluggable Modules are provided for each security mechanism that one wishes to employ. The Pluggable Modules provide a mechanism for mapping individualized security mechanism parameters through an interface with the Mechanism Abstract Layer. This provides a consistent interface for applications running on the nodes and it also avoids costly adaptations that would otherwise be necessary to accommodate new security mechanisms or variations in prior security mechanisms.
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Gensler, Jr. Robert R.
Maerean Serban C.
Parker, Jr. Clarence B.
Suri Hemant R.
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & & Mesiti P.C.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Monteleone, Esq. Geraldine D.
Schiller, Esq. Blanche E.
Sheikh Ayaz
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