Method of improving online credentials

a technology of online credentials and credentials, applied in the field of online credentials improvement, can solve the problems of negating the potential trust value, unable to connect directly to the website operator, and easily replicate text messages

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-11-13
DIGICERT
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Benefits of technology

This approach enhances online trust by directly linking credentials to authorized operators, reducing theft risks, and ensuring proper installation, thus maintaining website security and reliability.

Problems solved by technology

However, a text message is easily replicated by a malicious actor and lacks a direct connection to the website operator.
In addition, waiting until a user interacts with the credential risks the user being unaware of the credential in the first place, negating the potential trust value.
Because these credentials are invaluable in establishing online trust, they are often the subject of theft and hacking.
The risk of compromise to a credential provider is greater than other service providers because the compromise of the credential can result in a loss of trust in the entire credential.
Without adequate protection, a credential loses its value.
Finally, a credential that is not installed properly can result in relying party error, vulnerabilities occurring on the associated website, or a non-functioning credential.
A non-functioning credential or credential that creates website problems is worse than not having a credential, resulting in a loss of trust and possibly a theft of information.

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[0017]The first embodiment of the invention, shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 5, teaches a method of providing an improved credential to website visitors. The credential includes a report of the snapshot of the website, an image of the website operator staff (such as the IT person responsible for the website or an executive of the entity operating the website) or the website operator's location or office (such as a reception area or an external view of the building) (a “credential image”). A website operator is any entity with control over the website, including the IT administrators, a hosting company, the website owner, or an agent of an entity. A relying party is any entity or device that will access or rely on the credential, including browsers, end-users, other servers, and authentication devices. A credential provider is any device or entity that provides certification for the website or website operator, including certificate authorities, scanning service providers, trustmark provide...

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Abstract

The invention comprises a method of providing additional assurance regarding a websites authenticity. The assurance is provided by using a credential that contains an image of the website operator or the website operator's business operations. The assurance is also provided by scanning the website associated with the credential for changes and alerting the website operator or a website visitor of the changes. The invention includes a method of ensuring the proper operation of the credential and a method of protecting the credential from mis-issuance.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 498,712, filed on Jun. 20, 2011, which is incorporated entirely herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]Websites often use trust logos and security seals to provide trust assurance information to visitors and customers. The trust seal of a well-known brand can greatly increase the online revenue of a website.[0003]Online credentials are often used to convey messages to visitors. In the past, this information comprised of a text message about the identity of a website operator. The information is generally presented after the user interacts with the trust mark.[0004]However, a text message is easily replicated by a malicious actor and lacks a direct connection to the website operator. In addition, waiting until a user interacts with the credential risks the user being unaware of the credential in the first place, negating the potential trust value. Thus, there is a need ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F21/45
CPCG06F21/45G06F21/645
InventorBRETSCHNEIDER, KENTIEMANN, PAULEGBERT, DAN
OwnerDIGICERT