Domain Zone Control Validation via Pass String for Secure Certificate Issuance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for validating domain zone control and issuing secure certificates lack a secure and efficient mechanism to verify ownership or control over domain names, leading to potential unauthorized access and impersonation.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a Pass String, which is a unique alphanumeric code issued by a Validating Entity, is entered into the domain zone records, allowing verification of control over the domain zone, and if validated, enables the issuance of secure certificates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional domain validation methods are used, then the process is simple, but security is compromised and unauthorized access can occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a Pass String as an intermediary validation mechanism between the domain owner and the certificate authority. The Pass String acts as a secret key that must be embedded in the domain zone file, serving as a mediator that proves ownership without exposing sensitive information. This resolves the contradiction by providing strong security verification while maintaining a relatively simple validation process.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If domain zone control validation is implemented, then unauthorized access is prevented, but the validation process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by requiring the domain owner to pre-embed the Pass String in the domain zone file before the certificate issuance process begins. This preliminary setup creates a security foundation that simplifies subsequent validation steps, as the certificate authority only needs to verify the presence of the Pass String rather than performing complex real-time checks.
3Reliability
If secure certificate issuance is enabled, then trust is improved, but the complexity of the issuance process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the certificate authority verifies the Pass String embedding in the domain zone file and provides confirmation to the domain owner. This feedback loop ensures that the validation process is completed correctly while maintaining a clear and manageable process flow, resolving the contradiction between security and complexity.
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AI summary
A requester requests a secure certificate for a domain name from a validating entity, such as a certification authority. To verify that the requestor has control over the domain name, the validating entity generates a pass string. The requestor enters the pass string into a domain zone. The validating entity determines if the pass string was entered in the domain zone. If the pass string is present in the domain zone, the validating entity may issue the secure certificate. If the pass string is not in the domain zone, the validating entity may deny issuing the secure certificate to the requestor.