Method and apparatus for connection to virtual private networks for secure transactions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8239531
SERIAL NO

10244359

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A system and method are provided for use in establishing secure end-to-end communication links over a VPN gateway via a network interface unit. Illustrative embodiments include establishing and providing secure communication relationships between users (customers) and companies for e-commerce and other business purposes. Each company's data and linkage to users remaining private and secure from the other participating companies as well as from the general public over the Internet. Login by user with network interface units, addressing, authentication, and other configuration operations achieved using a web page-based GUI are applied in establishing tunnels from LAN clients to desired VPN destinations. Required authentication exchanges and required encryption key exchanges facilitate the secure communications. Financial arrangements regarding the provisioning and use of network interface units are also disclosed.

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AT&T PROPERTIES LLC675 W PEACHTREE STREET ATLANTA GA 30375

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bellovin, Steven Michael Westfield, US 24 1066
Killian, Thomas Joseph Westfield, US 18 767
LaRose, Bruce Loganville, US 2 120
Rubin, Aviel D West Caldwell, US 25 1215
Schryer, Norman Loren New Providence, US 13 819

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