Abstract: A mobile device that facilitates automatic generation of metadata about data that is collected by the mobile device may include a processor and memory in electronic communication with the processor. Instructions may be stored in the memory. The instructions may be executable to collect data and to create an identifier that corresponds to the data that is collected. The instructions may also be executable to transmit a wireless communication signal that comprises the identifier. Transmitting the wireless communication signal may facilitate communication of the identifier to a location and telemetry system and may facilitate determination of metadata about the data by the location and telemetry system.

Abstract: A system and method for authentication and security in a communication system is provided. The system provides for two-way or mutual authentication. In one embodiment, both the server and client must exchange valid certificates, otherwise communication will not be allowed to occur. This requirement is not limited to client/server, as server-to-server communication may also be required to exchange valid certificates. Furthermore, the user does not have to perform any special functions in order to exchange his/her certificate. The exchange of the certificates is transparent by way of the processes that are built into the system as a whole. The client provides the automatic interface to the certificate for purposes of exchange with services within the network. In one embodiment, the user initiates, through self-provisioning, a certificate signing request to the administrator system.