CyberArk Software Ltd.
Coordinated management of cryptographic keys for communication with peripheral devices

Abstract:

Described herein are methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for managing cryptographic keys needed for peripheral devices to securely communicate with host computing devices. Techniques include receiving, at a centralized identity management resource, a first key that is part of a cryptographic key pair comprising the first key and a second key, wherein the second key is stored at a peripheral device for use by the peripheral device in encrypting data. Techniques further include identifying a first host computing device that is permitted to engage in secure communications with the peripheral device. Further, making available the first key from the centralized identity management resource to the first host computing device to enable the first host computing device to decrypt the encrypted data.