18345278. SECURE STREAM PROTOCOL FOR SERIAL INTERCONNECT simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)

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SECURE STREAM PROTOCOL FOR SERIAL INTERCONNECT

Organization Name

Intel Corporation

Inventor(s)

Vedvyas Shanbhogue of Austin TX (US)

Siddhartha Chhabra of Portland OR (US)

David J. Harriman of Portland OR (US)

Raghunandan Makaram of Northborough MA (US)

Ioannis T. Schoinas of Portland OR (US)

SECURE STREAM PROTOCOL FOR SERIAL INTERCONNECT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18345278 titled 'SECURE STREAM PROTOCOL FOR SERIAL INTERCONNECT

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for a secure stream protocol for a serial interconnect. The protocol aims to secure transactions between devices by using an end-to-end protocol and separating the transactions into different secure streams. The first device in the transaction process secures the transaction based on its type and sends it to the second device over a link. The transaction may pass through intermediate devices before reaching the second device.

  • The patent application describes a secure stream protocol for a serial interconnect.
  • The protocol uses an end-to-end approach to secure transactions between devices.
  • Transactions are separated into different secure streams.
  • The first device in the transaction process secures the transaction based on its type.
  • The secured transaction is sent to the second device over a link.
  • The transaction may traverse one or more intermediate devices before reaching the second device.
  • The first secure stream can be based on different transaction types, such as posted, non-posted, or completion transaction types.

Potential Applications

  • Secure communication between devices in a serial interconnect system.
  • Protection of sensitive data during transactions.
  • Secure transfer of financial transactions or personal information.

Problems Solved

  • Ensuring the security of transactions in a serial interconnect system.
  • Preventing unauthorized access or tampering of transaction data.
  • Addressing the potential vulnerabilities of intermediate devices in the transaction process.

Benefits

  • Enhanced security for transactions between devices.
  • Separation of transactions into different secure streams for improved organization and protection.
  • End-to-end protocol ensures the security of transactions throughout the process.


Original Abstract Submitted

Methods, systems, and apparatuses associated with a secure stream protocol for a serial interconnect are disclosed. An apparatus comprises a first device comprising circuitry to, using an end-to-end protocol, secure a transaction in a first secure stream based at least in part on a transaction type of the transaction, where the first secure stream is separate from a second secure stream. The first device is further to send the transaction secured in the first secure stream to a second device over a link established between the first device and the second device, where the transaction is to traverse one or more intermediate devices from the first device to the second device. In more specific embodiments, the first secure stream is based on one of a posted transaction type, a non-posted transaction type, or completion transaction type.