Network arrangement for communication

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2007-05-15

2007-05-15

Vu, Kim (Department: 2135)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Particular node for directing data and applying cryptography

C726S003000, C726S011000, C709S224000, C709S225000

Reexamination Certificate

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09934166

ABSTRACT:
A method for secure communication between a first end terminal located in a first secure network and a second end terminal located in a second secure network, said first and second networks being separated by a relatively insecure intermediate network, wherein the method including the steps of: selectively routing a communication from the first end terminal to the second end terminal over said relatively insecure intermediate network by means of one or more network elements triggerable to selectively route said communication; and encrypting said selectively routed communication by means of an encryption engine before it traverses said intermediate network, wherein said one or more network elements and said encryption engine are located substantially within said firs secure network.

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