Patent ID: 9021039
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method of registering an electronic-mail (e-mail) sender for the purpose of sending e-mail messages to an e-mail recipient, the method comprising: receiving an e-mail sent by the e-mail sender to the e-mail recipient; executing instructions stored in memory, wherein execution of the instructions by a processor of an independent third-party auditor sending the challenge message to the e-mail sender; receiving a response to the challenge message sent by the e-mail sender, wherein the validity of the response is evaluated by the independent third-party auditor; and sending a report generated by the independent third-party auditor to the e-mail recipient, the report indicating the validity of the response, wherein the e-mail recipient processes registration of the e-mail sender based on the report.