Method and system for improved computer security utilizing dynamically variable security profile
US7096496B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2113
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method of providing increased security of a personal computer through the use of its operating system and initialization. The invention provides a security profile which indicates the level of authorization which the user has and the security exposure which a user will be permitted, which combines with a stored log of attempts to access the personal computer through the use of the password and the results of each attempt to provide a system where unsuccessful attempts will turn off the system. The system also includes a plurality of access levels so that some functions in the computer may be denied to a user but permitted to a system administrator. The access log also may include a record of physical security attacks or attempt, such as removing the covers of a personal computer. The system and method of the present invention have the advantage that, as a result of maintaining information on access attempt and other security information, a security profile may be established and criteria imposed on the user which will improve the security of the personal computer.
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