Abstract: A method for secure log on to a server is provided.

Abstract: A method for performing backup of computer specific information from a computer is disclosed. The method includes receiving, at a remote server, user authentication data obtainable from a user of the computer; in response to a positive authentication based on the user authentication data, the remote server establishing a communication channel between the computer and the remote server; authenticating, via the communication channel, the computer for use with the server; sending, via the communication channel, a computer specific information collect request from the server to the computer; collecting computer specific information at the computer; encrypting the computer specific information; and sending, via the communication channel, the encrypted computer specific information to the remote server.