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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 16, 2006
Kasman E. Thomas, Wilton, CT (US);
Kasman E. Thomas, Wilton, CT (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
In a computing system environment, a data recipient manages entropy data supplied from an external data source despite not knowing or being certain about their trustworthiness or if such varies over time. Features relate to scoring the data and determining whether it meets or exceeds a predetermined policy score. One or more initial or updated reputation values of the data source are contemplated and used for scoring. Logging of the scoring, reputation values or other matters is provided for historical purposes and to identify possible future corrective actions. Other embodiments contemplate enhancing the score of the entropy data. In some instances, use of less than all the data by the recipient occurs to increase attack-resistance. Whether such occurs or how much occurs remains substantially unbeknownst to all parties other than the data recipient. Still other embodiments contemplate computer-readable media.