Security policy manager to configure permissions on computing devices
US12242652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2141
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
For increased device security, a security policy manager is used to configure permissions for applications installed on mobile computing devices. In one approach, an evaluation server receives data associated with a context for a computing device. Based on the received data, a policy that is applicable for the current context of the computing device is identified. The identified policy has rules regarding access permissions for software installed on computing devices. The server determines a current policy implemented on the computing device, which includes determining an access permission for software installed on the computing device. The server determines that the access permission for the installed software does not comply with the policy applicable to the current context. Based on this determination, the server revokes the access permission for the installed software.
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