Method and apparatus for operating a computer in a secure mode

Details Method and apparatus for operating a computer in a secure mode Method and apparatus for operating a computer in a secure mode

2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Peeso, Thomas R. (Department: 2132)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Data processing protection using cryptography

C713S186000, C726S027000, C726S028000

Reexamination Certificate

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07043643

ABSTRACT:
A method for activating an encryption control device that is in communication with a computer for providing a secure computing environment for a user is provided. The method initiates with providing a card for insertion into a card reader of the encryption control device. The card is configured to receive and pass data. Next, a biometric identifier is received from the user. The biometric identifier enables validation of the user as the authorized owner of the card. Then, a challenge/response protocol between the encryption control and the inserted card is run. The challenge/response protocol establishes that the card and the encryption control device are compatible. Next, an encryption engine of the encryption control device is activated to create a secure computing environment if the user is validated as the authorized owner of the card and the challenge/response protocol is successfully executed.

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