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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2013
Cloudpath Networks, Inc., Wesminster, CO (US);
Kevin Lee Koster, Westminster, CO (US);
Roger Lynn Haney, Denver, CO (US);
Cloudpath Networks, Inc., Westminster, CO (US);
Abstract
Provided is a system and method for managing network access based on a history of a Certificate. The system includes an Authentication System structured and arranged to receive from a User a request for network access, the request including a Certificate and at least one associated Characteristic distinct from the Certificate. A validation system is in communication with the Authentication System and structured and arranged to receive a request for validation of the Certificate, the Validation System evaluating the at least one Characteristic against a History for the Certificate to provide a positive or negative evaluation. The Validation System updates the History for the Certificate to include the request for validation of the Certificate. In response to a positive evaluation validating the Certificate, the Authentication System permits network access to the user. In response to a negative evaluation the Authentication System blocking network access to the user and the Certificate being restricted. An associated method of use is also provided.