Abstract: A bail hook for use with cargo is disclosed. The bail hook can have a base plate, a spacer and a handle. The bail hook can also include a handle plate located between the base plate and the handle. The bail hook can include position markers located along an edge of the base plate and the handle plate. The bail hook can include a handle mount located between the handle plate and the handle. The bail hook can have a first and second flap slot configured to receive a first and second box flap. The bail hook can have a bevel, where the bevel can be located on the handle plate. The bail hook can be made from plastic or a combination of materials, such as metal. A method of use of the bail hook with box cargo is also disclosed.

Abstract: A technique is provided for acquiring security domain access credentials on a computing device. The security domain access credentials are acquired by storing a persistent identity on the computing device, and deriving data that includes the security domain access credentials from the persistent identity. The derived data is transferred to a security domain to allow the computing device to join the security domain.

Abstract: A technique is provided for admitting to a staging area a computing device. Information related to a persistent identity that is located in the computing device at the staging area is ascertained. The computing device can be substantially authenticated to a protected production network based on the information related to the persistent identity acquired in the staging area.

Abstract: A technique is provided for dividing a plurality of switch ports into trusted ports and untrusted ports. The trusted ports are those ports that are coupled either directly or via one or more additional switches to a trusted computing device. Filters are applied on each untrusted port to allow the untrusted ports to communicate with any trusted port, but disallow the untrusted ports to communicate with any other untrusted port.

Abstract: A technique is provided for dividing a plurality of switch ports into trusted ports and untrusted ports. The trusted ports are those ports that are coupled either directly or via one or more additional switches to a trusted computing device. Filters are applied on each untrusted port to allow the untrusted ports to communicate with any trusted port, but disallow the untrusted ports to communicate with any other untrusted port.

Abstract: A technique is provided for authenticating a computing device to access a secured resource based on a persistent identity that is associated with the computing device. The persistent identity is maintained in an isolated region of the computing device. In one aspect, a secure identity processing area (SIPA) is provided within the computing device to contain the persistent identity.

Abstract: A technique is provided for acquiring security domain access credentials on a computing device. The security domain access credentials are acquired by storing a persistent identity on the computing device, and deriving data that includes the security domain access credentials from the persistent identity. The derived data is transferred to a security domain to allow the computing device to join the security domain.

Abstract: A technique is provided for admitting to a staging area a computing device. Information related to a persistent identity that is located in the computing device at the staging area is ascertained. The computing device can be substantially authenticated to a protected production network based on the information related to the persistent identity acquired in the staging area.