Patent ID: 8528067
Filing Date: 2013-09-03
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for validating a verification token is from a trusted verification token manufacturer, the method comprising: receiving, at a server computer having one or more microprocessors, a validation request from the verification token, the verification token including a memory storing a verification token specific key pair received from a verification token manufacturer of the verification token; determining a verification token serial number based on the validation request using the server computer; determining a registration status of the verification token serial number; determining a component of the verification token specific key pair associated with the verification token serial number; signing a challenge message with the component of the verification token specific key pair; sending the signed challenge message to the verification token; receiving, from the verification token, a response to the signed challenge message; and validating the verification token manufacturer of the verification token is the trusted verification token manufacturer based on the response to the signed challenge message.