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CA 2157971
The present invention overcomes the disadvantages and limitations of the related art by providing an apparatus and method for secure distribution of software, software updates, and configuration data. Cryptography is used to protect software or data updates sent to computer products or peripherals using non-secure distribution channels. In the preferred embodiment, the contents of the data cannot be read by anyone who obtains the data, and the data will not be accepted unless it is unmodified and originated with the valid source for such data.
International Business Machines Corporation
Wang Peter
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