摘要 |
A method of packaging and securing computer data permitting the distribution of the secured data electronically from an originating party to any number of recipient parties via any of a variety of data transfer methods including: email, electronic network file distribution ftp, http and other Internet protocols, as well as electronic fixed media CD-ROM, DVD and HD. In order to secure computer data, the electronic data files are packaged as resources, along with an electronic signature, into an executable container file. The container file includes executable instructions for verifying the electronic signature to ensure integrity of the entire container file. Access to individual contents within the executable container file is optionally protected using any of the various types of key access, such as standard cryptographic encapsulations. |