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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2008
Robert S. Manning, Leander, TX (US);
Linda A. Zimmer, Austin, TX (US);
Jos M. Accapadi, Austin, TX (US);
Robert S. Manning, Leander, TX (US);
Linda A. Zimmer, Austin, TX (US);
Jos M. Accapadi, Austin, TX (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a computer implemented method and apparatus to secure a routing path. A local node receives a request for secure route identification from an upstream node. Responsive to receiving a request for secure route identification, the local node transmits a local node security level and an authentication key to the upstream node. The local node determines whether at least one downstream node is authentic and has sufficient security level from a second-level downstream node. The local node may then establish a socket to the upstream node.