US Patent 9838203 Integrity protected trusted public key token with performance enhancements

Embodiments are directed to a computer-implemented method, computer system, and computer program product for creating a public key token. A public key and private key are generated, using a master key. A set of permissions is received for the public key and private key that note the allowable uses for the public key and private key. Thereafter, the set of permissions, encrypted public key, and other associated information is placed in a public key token.