Method and apparatus for accessing a computer behind a firewall

Details Method and apparatus for accessing a computer behind a firewall Method and apparatus for accessing a computer behind a firewall

2000-05-17

2009-12-29

Barron, Jr., Gilberto (Department: 2432)

Information security

Access control or authentication

Network

Reexamination Certificate

active

07640580

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for accessing a destination computer behind a firewall using a browser are described. In one embodiment, the method includes an intermediary service receiving a destination computer request, which demonstrates that the destination computer is available to be accessed, and receiving a browser request to access the destination computer. The method then includes the intermediary service associating the browser with the destination computer and providing communication between the browser and the destination computer. The communication is being provided in a form acceptable to the firewall.

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