Patents by Inventor Joseph D. Skehan

Joseph D. Skehan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9942037
    Abstract: A system for managing cryptographic keys and trust relationships in a secure shell (SSH) environment by mapping network servers, clients, and appliances and locating SSH keys and key pairs associated with each device. The system provides for mapping the network topology and all SSH keys and key pairs stored on network connected devices, and the creation of a master database of all devices, keys and key pairs, key types and encryption strength, and user accounts with which each key or key pair is associated. The mapping and database enable the effective management of SSH keys and key pairs, detection of errors and weakness, elimination of orphaned or outdated keys, correction of all deficiencies, and replacement of keys in accordance with policies set by the organization maintaining the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: VENAFI, INC.
    Inventors: Peter D. Bartok, Paul A. Turner, Joseph D. Skehan, Jason W. K. Brothers
  • Publication number: 20170244563
    Abstract: A system for managing cryptographic keys and trust relationships in a secure shell (SSH) environment by mapping network servers, clients, and appliances and locating SSH keys and key pairs associated with each device. The system provides for mapping the network topology and all SSH keys and key pairs stored on network connected devices, and the creation of a master database of all devices, keys and key pairs, key types and encryption strength, and user accounts with which each key or key pair is associated. The mapping and database enable the effective management of SSH keys and key pairs, detection of errors and weakness, elimination of orphaned or outdated keys, correction of all deficiencies, and replacement of keys in accordance with policies set by the organization maintaining the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Peter D. Bartok, Paul A. Turner, Joseph D. Skehan, Jason W. K. Brothers
  • Patent number: 9363080
    Abstract: A system for managing cryptographic keys and trust relationships in a secure shell (SSH) environment by mapping network servers, clients, and appliances and locating SSH keys and key pairs associated with each device. The system provides for mapping the network topology and all SSH keys and key pairs stored on network connected devices, and the creation of a master database of all devices, keys and key pairs, key types and encryption strength, and user accounts with which each key or key pair is associated. The mapping and database enable the effective management of SSH keys and key pairs, detection of errors and weakness, elimination of orphaned or outdated keys, correction of all deficiencies, and replacement of keys in accordance with policies set by the organization maintaining the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Venafi, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter D. Bartok, Paul A. Turner, Joseph D. Skehan, Jason W. K. Brothers
  • Publication number: 20140317409
    Abstract: A system for managing cryptographic keys and trust relationships in a secure shell (SSH) environment by mapping network servers, clients, and appliances and locating SSH keys and key pairs associated with each device. The system provides for mapping the network topology and all SSH keys and key pairs stored on network connected devices, and the creation of a master database of all devices, keys and key pairs, key types and encryption strength, and user accounts with which each key or key pair is associated. The mapping and database enable the effective management of SSH keys and key pairs, detection of errors and weakness, elimination of orphaned or outdated keys, correction of all deficiencies, and replacement of keys in accordance with policies set by the organization maintaining the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Venafi, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter D. Bartok, Paul A. Turner, Joseph D. Skehan, Jason W. K. Brothers