METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING SECURE MESSAGES TO A COMPUTER DESKTOP

摘要

A system and method for delivering a secure message to the desktop of a computer for a user. The system comprises polling a server to determine if a ny messages are waiting for the user. The polling includes providing and authenticating security credentials associated with the user. If a message is waiting on the server, a notification is generated on the computer of the user. A portion of the message may be delivered to the desktop as part of the notification. The message is encrypted with a public- private key pair associated with the user and delivered to the desktop of the computer. The communication link between the computer and the server may comprise a secure channel.