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2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Smithers, Matthew (Department: 2137)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Central trusted authority provides computer authentication

C713S155000, C713S182000, C380S257000, C709S223000, C709S224000, C709S225000

Reexamination Certificate

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09928859

ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to a method for providing a switch user functionality in a server-agent environment in an information technological (IT) network in which at least one agent runs on a node of the IT network, comprising: generating a switch user (SU) certificate using public-key cryptography upon receiving a request to switch from a user account presently used on the node to another user account; sending the SU certificate to the agent; checking the correctness of the SU certificate; performing the requested switch to the other user account provided that the SU certificate is correct. The invention is also directed to a corresponding computer program product and a computer system.

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