Method for changing a security policy during processing of a transaction request
US6341352B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/3821
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for changing a user password is preferably operative as a Web server impersonates a Web client to obtain access to files stored in a distributed file system space of a distributed computing environment. The method begins in response to receipt of a Web transaction request from the Web client to determine whether the user's password has expired. If so, the method suspends processing of the Web transaction request and then enters a password change subprogram to enable the user to define a new password. Typically, the password change subprogram displays a password change dialog that interacts with the user. Upon definition of the new password by the user, the mechanism resumes processing of the original Web transaction request. Alternatively, the user may be prompted to terminate the original transaction request and select a new URL and/or document.
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