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Secure user authentication in a distributed computing environment

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6232471
This is a description of a user authentication system for a distributed computing environment. The basis of this system is a secure communication path where the information exchanged is protected from release, modification and replay. The distributed computing environment refers to a collection of independently administered networks, connected by gateways, with varying levels of trust between the networks.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
6232471
Report Number(s):
UCID-20555; ON: DE86002960
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English