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Secure transmission of data is provided between a plurality of computer systems over a public communication system, such as the Internet. Secure transmission of data is provided from a party in communication with a first application resident on a first computer which is in communication with a secon

Secure transmission of data is provided between a plurality of computer systems over a public communication system, such as the Internet. Secure transmission of data is provided from a party in communication with a first application resident on a first computer which is in communication with a second computer with a certification authority application resident thereon. The second computer is in communication with a third computer utilizing an administrative function resident thereon. The first, second and third computers are connected by a network, such as the Internet. A name-value pair for certification processing is created on said first computer and transmitted to an administrative function on the third computer. Then, the name-value pair is routed to the appropriate certification authority on the second computer. The administrative function also transmits other certification information from said administrative function to said certification authority on the second computer. Until, finally, a certificate is created comprising the name-value pair and the other certification information on the second computer. The certificate is utilized for authenticating identity of the party.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for certifying a party in communication with an application resident on a first computer, said first computer in communication with a second computer with a certification authority resident thereon, said first and second computers coupled by a network, comprising

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for certifying a party in communication with an application resident on a first computer, said first computer in communication with a second computer with a certification authority resident thereon, said first and second computers coupled by a network, comprising the steps of:(a) creating a name-value pair for certification processing on said first computer;(b) transmitting a message containing said name-value pair to said certification authority on said second computer;(c) transmitting other certification information, including identity information, from said first computer to said certification authority on said second computer; and(d) creating a certificate comprising said name-value pair and said other certification information by said certification authority on said second computer.