System and method of using smart cards to perform security-criti

Details System and method of using smart cards to perform security-criti System and method of using smart cards to perform security-criti

1996-02-12

1998-04-21

Beausoliel, Jr., Robert W.

Cryptography

Key management

Having particular key generator

380 32, 380 46, 380 25, H04K 100, H04L 900

Patent

active

057427569

ABSTRACT:
The specification describes a user security system for use in conjunction with an operator terminal such as a personal computer. The user security system utilizes an intelligent security token, commonly referred to as a Smart Card, for security-critical operations. A peripheral reader device provides communications between the Smart Card and the operator terminal. The Smart Card is programmed to signal the reader device prior to performing a security-critical operation and to wait for a counter-signal before performing any such security-critical operation. The reader device has a security key that is physically operable by a person. The reader device is configured to supply the counter-signal to the Smart Card only in response to operation of the security key, and to prevent the operator terminal from supplying the counter-signal.

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