Patents Examined by Jeffrey Leaning
  • Method, system and apparatus for improved reliability in generating secret cryptographic variables
    Patent number: 6345098
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus are described which utilize a trusted third party, or Certification Authority (CA) in the generation of a reliable seed to be used in the generation of prime numbers used in public key cryptography. The inclusion of the trusted third party allows for an independent third party to police against first party attacks on the security of the system without increasing the overhead of the system significantly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen M. Matyas, Jr., Allen Roginsky