Telefonaktiebolaget lm ericsson (publ) (20240340164). ESTABLISHMENT OF FORWARD SECRECY DURING DIGEST AUTHENTICATION simplified abstract
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ESTABLISHMENT OF FORWARD SECRECY DURING DIGEST AUTHENTICATION
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telefonaktiebolaget lm ericsson (publ)
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ESTABLISHMENT OF FORWARD SECRECY DURING DIGEST AUTHENTICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240340164 titled 'ESTABLISHMENT OF FORWARD SECRECY DURING DIGEST AUTHENTICATION
The abstract of this patent application describes mechanisms for establishing forward secrecy during digest access authentication between a client device and a server device. The method involves performing digest access authentication, which includes sending a request, receiving a response with a challenge and a public component of an asymmetric key pair, calculating a response parameter using a digest algorithm, and sending a second request with the calculated response parameter to access a resource.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Forward secrecy mechanism during digest access authentication - Use of asymmetric key pair for key exchange - Calculation of response parameter using digest algorithm
- Potential Applications:
- Secure communication between client and server devices - Access control for resources - Authentication in network security protocols
- Problems Solved:
- Ensuring forward secrecy in digest access authentication - Enhancing security during key exchange - Preventing unauthorized access to resources
- Benefits:
- Improved security and privacy - Protection against eavesdropping and data breaches - Secure authentication process for sensitive information
- Commercial Applications:
"Secure Communication Protocol for IoT Devices: Enhancing Data Privacy and Security"
- Prior Art:
Prior research on forward secrecy in authentication protocols and key exchange mechanisms.
- Frequently Updated Research:
Ongoing studies on improving forward secrecy in network security protocols.
Questions about Forward Secrecy in Digest Access Authentication: 1. How does the use of an asymmetric key pair enhance security in digest access authentication? - The use of an asymmetric key pair adds an extra layer of security by enabling secure key exchange between the client and server devices.
2. What are the potential risks of not implementing forward secrecy in authentication protocols? - Without forward secrecy, intercepted communication could be decrypted in the future if the private key is compromised, leading to a breach of sensitive information.
Original Abstract Submitted
mechanisms for establishing forward secrecy during digest access authentication are provided. a method is performed by a client device. the method includes performing digest access authentication with a server device. the digest access authentication includes sending a first request towards the server device for accessing a resource; and receiving a first response. the first response includes a challenge and a public component of an asymmetric key pair for a key exchange with the server device. the digest access authentication includes calculating, using a digest algorithm, a response parameter based at least on the challenge and the public component of the asymmetric key pair; and sending a second request towards the server device for accessing the resource. the second request includes the calculated response parameter. the digest access authentication includes receiving a second response from the server device that indicates successful digest access authentication with the server device.
