Secure transfer using media access control security (MACsec) key agreement (MKA)

A key server device obtains authorization information of a user associated with an intelligent electronic device (IED). The key server communicates the authorization information to the IED, via a Media Access Control Security (MACsec) Key Agreement (MKA) protocol to allow the IED to authenticate the...

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Main Authors Gordon, Colin, Stoaks, Paul, Gammel, Dennis
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 31.01.2023
Subjects
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHICCOMMUNICATION
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Summary:A key server device obtains authorization information of a user associated with an intelligent electronic device (IED). The key server communicates the authorization information to the IED, via a Media Access Control Security (MACsec) Key Agreement (MKA) protocol to allow the IED to authenticate the user. The key server receives one or more commands from the user. The key server communicates the one or more commands to the IED to allow the IED to perform operations based on the one or more commands.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202117151481