Logon authentication and security system and method
US6542994B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/31
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention involves a desktop administration system and method which allows a network administrator to remotely create, protect, and manage desktops and control file systems across a network. The invention provides security software, a PDF and Daemon, which is installed as the primary Registry process. Upon starting of the workstation, the security software mask off any other interrupt or process and complete an authentication procedure while creating an electronic trail for operating system to continue operation as if the security software did not preempt the operating system. The PDF receives desktop information from the network server and builds a desktop which the user manipulates to invoke local and/or network programs and access local and/or network utilities, providing appropriate keys or other authentication information to access restricted network resources. The Daemon serves as an interface for the PDF by channeling any communication to or from the user or the network, preventing unauthorized transactions at either the workstation or network level. The PDF provides a graphic user interface using objects that encapsulate programs with data, such as user preferen…
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