System and method for providing assurance to a host that a piece

Details System and method for providing assurance to a host that a piece System and method for providing assurance to a host that a piece

1997-11-19

2000-11-14

Swann, Tod R.

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Particular communication authentication technique

713175, 380 28, H04L 928

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061484016

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for providing assurance to a host executing a piece of software that the software possesses a particular property. A certifier determines if a piece of software possesses a particular property, and if it does, it cryptographically signs the software, producing a signature. The software and a certificate that includes the signature is then distributed to a host. The host checks the signature. If the signature is valid, then the host is provided with assurance that the software possesses the particular property. If the signature is not valid, then the host is provided with no such assurance.

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