Multi-factor authorization for IEEE 802.1x-enabled networks
US10742637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/40
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure discloses a system and method for providing multi-factor authorization for IEEE 802.1x-enabled networks. Specifically, a network device authenticates a client device to obtain access to network resources in a network via a network authentication protocol. The network device then detects a device quarantine trigger indicating an increased level of suspicion that a current user of the client device is a non-authenticated user. In response to the device quarantine trigger, the network device temporarily places the client device from an authenticated state to a quarantined state pending completion of a particular workflow by the current user. The client device has limited access to the network resources while in the quarantined state regardless of a previous successful user and/or device authentication.
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