Inventors:
James Chester Jones - Chandler AZ, US
Assignee:
CUMMINGS ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. - Chandler AZ
International Classification:
G06F 21/45
Abstract:
This invention includes apparatus, systems, and methods to add a new device to a secure enclave, without requiring the new device to enter close proximity to the security entity and protected area. A new device is able to gain access to the secure enclave by first obtaining a temporary credential from an existing device in the field. The new device presents the temporary credential to the security entity which authenticates, provisions, and if appropriate fully associates the new devices to the secure enclave. The invention also includes a process for creating and distributing the temporary credentials to existing devices in the field including using secure connections to transmit electronic version of the temporary credentials and methods to securely distribute physical copies of the credentials. This invention enables rapid deployment of new devices, or replenishment of lost or damaged devices in the field without compromising the security of the device or the secure enclave. The invention also reduces the resources required, provides a solution that is available at any time, and reduces the technical skill required to add a device to a secure enclave.