摘要:
A data processing system and method are disclosed for providing an access connector which limits access to a network to only authorized client computer systems. The network is controlled by a server computer system. The access connector is provided for physically coupling a client computer system to the network. The access connector is physically coupled to the network. Prior to permitting the client computer system to attempt to establish a client communication link with the network, the client computer system attempts to authenticate itself to the server computer system. In response to the client computer system being unable to authenticate itself to the server computer system, the access connector prohibits the client computer system from establishing a client communication link between the client computer system and the network.
摘要:
A data processing system and method are disclosed for authenticating a client computer system to a secure network prior to permitting the client computer system to attempt to log-on to the network. The secure network is controlled by a server computer system. A unique identifier is established which identifies the client computer system. The unique identifier is encrypted. Prior to permitting the client computer system to attempt to log-on to the secure network, the client computer system transmits the encrypted identifier to the server computer system. Also prior to permitting the client computer system to attempt to log-on to the network, the server computer system utilizes the unique identifier to determine whether to permit the client computer system to attempt to log-on to the network. The client computer system is authenticated prior to permitting the client computer system to attempt to log-on to the network.
摘要:
A method and system are described for permitting a dumb device having no operating system to create and transmit a network packet utilizing a network. The dumb device is coupled to a client computer system utilizing the network. A network interface is established within the dumb device. In response to an event, the dumb device generates an internal output signal. The output signal is received within the dumb device by the network interface. In response to a receipt of the output signal, the network interface creates and transmits a network packet including an indication of the event to the client computer system, wherein a dumb device having no operating system creates and transmits a network packet.
摘要:
A data processing system and method are disclosed for prohibiting an unauthorized user from modifying a priority level associated with a client computer system. The priority level is utilized by a client computer system during transmission of the client's data over a network. One of a plurality of priority levels is associated with the client computer system. The plurality of priority levels includes a higher priority level and a lower priority level. The client computer system associates the priority level with the data transmitted by the client computer system over the network. The data associated with the higher priority level is typically transmitted prior to data associated with the lower priority level. In response to an attempt to modify the associated priority level, the client determines whether the attempt is being made by an approved user. In response to a determination that the attempt is not being made by an approved user, the attempted modification of the priority level is prohibited. In another embodiment, a priority level may be associated with each class of data. When the client computer system transmits a packet, the client determines which class of data is included in the packet. The priority level associated with that class is then associated with the packet including that class of data. The client, then, transmits the packet which is associated with one of the priority levels.
摘要:
A computer system and method are disclosed for generating a certificate that can be validated against a trusted hardware subsystem within a computer system. A security subsystem is established within the computer system. A master key pair including a master public key and master private key are established. The master private key is stored in protected storage within the security subsystem such that the master private key is inaccessible outside of the security subsystem. Generation of a self-verifying certificate is requested. A user of the computer system is then prompted to enter an authentication code in response to the request for generation of the certificate. A certificate is generated utilizing the master key pair only in response to a correct entry of the authentication code. The certificate is used only internally within the computer system.
摘要:
A data processing system and method are disclosed for maintaining secure user private keys in a non-secure storage device. A master key pair is established for the system. The master key pair includes a master private key and a master public key. The master key pair is stored in a protected storage device. A unique user key pair is established for each user. The user key pair includes a user private key and a user public key. The user private key is encrypted utilizing the master public key. The encrypted user private key is stored in the non-secure storage device, wherein the encrypted user private key is secure while stored in the non-secure storage device.
摘要:
A data processing system and method are disclosed for permitting only preregistered client computer hardware to access a service executing on a remote server computer system. A log-in token is established including a unique identifier which identifies a particular client computer hardware. The client computer hardware logs-on to the server computer system. Subsequent to the client computer hardware logging-on to the server computer system, the client computer hardware attempts to access the service. During the attempt, the client computer hardware transmits the log-in token to the server computer system. The server computer system utilizes the unique identifier included within the log-in token to determine if the client computer hardware is registered to access the service. In response to a determination that the client computer hardware is registered to access the service, the server computer system permits the client computer hardware to access the service. In response to a determination that the client computer hardware is not registered to access the service, the server computer system prohibits the client computer hardware from accessing the service.
摘要:
A data processing system and method are disclosed for maintaining a secure data block within the system. A block of data is established within the system. The block of data is associated with a particular user and a particular application. A hardware master key pair is established for the system. The hardware master key pair includes a master private key and a master public key. The hardware master key pair is associated with the system for which it was established so that the master private key is known to only that system. The block of data is encrypted utilizing the master public key. The master private key is required to decrypt the encrypted block of data. This data processing system is the only system capable of decrypting the encrypted block of data.
摘要:
A data processing system and method including a docking station and a portable computer capable of being coupled to the docking station are disclosed for securing the docking station, the portable computer, and for securing the attachment of the docking station to the portable computer. The portable computer is coupled to the docking station. A disconnection password is established. When the portable computer is disconnected from the docking station, a user is prompted for the disconnection password. The portable computer is disabled in response to a failure to correctly enter the disconnection password, wherein the portable computer is inoperable without a correct entry of the disconnection password. When a portable computer is connected to the docking station, a correct entry of a connection password is required. In response to a failure to correctly enter the connection password, access to the docking station is prohibited. When the docking station is physically removed from its stationary support, correct entry of a relocation password is required. In response to a failure to correctly enter the password, access to the docking station is prohibited.
摘要:
A data processing system and method are described for permitting a server computer system to perform remote diagnostics on a malfunctioning client computer system coupled to the server computer system utilizing a network. The server computer system transmits a diagnostic command to the malfunctioning client computer system utilizing the network. A network adapter operating as a bus controller for an internal bus within the malfunctioning client computer system executes the diagnostic command. The network adapter transmits a result of the execution of the diagnostic command to the server computer system. In this manner, the diagnostic command is executed within a malfunctioning client computer system by a remote, server computer system.