PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING THE SECURITY OF DIGITAL SIGNATURES AND PUBLIC KEY INFRASTRUCTURES FOR REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

摘要

This invention relates to apparatus, methods, and business processes for improving the security of authentication functions, which include the steps of triggering an actuator that enables an authentication function, authorizing activation of the authentication function for use in a single event, and applying the authentication function to the event. The invention also includes computer readable media and means for improving security of authentication functions.