PROVIDING SECURITY MECHANISMS FOR VIRTUAL MACHINE IMAGES
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Oct 6, 2011
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Mar 31, 2010
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Mar 31, 2010
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A method for providing a security mechanism for validating and executing a virtual machine image where the virtual machine image is obtained from an external source to run on an endpoint or host system. An electronic device storing validation data is connected to the host system, and the virtual machine image is validated with the validation data. The virtual machine image run on the host system if validated and/or decrypted. The electronic device can be a USB flash drive, and the electronic device can include a security processor with memory in addition to having a display, keypad, token, or any combination thereof. The validation data utilized may comprise a keyed hash or digital signature when validating the virtual machine image.
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