Methods and systems for controlling the scope of delegation of authentication credentials
US7698381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2115
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for controlling the scope of delegation of authentication credentials within a network environment. A server is configured to provide a trusted third-party with a ticket authenticating the server, information about a target service that a server seeks to access on behalf of the client, and a service ticket associated with the client. This service ticket may be provided by the client or may be a previously granted service ticket granted to the server for itself in the name of the client. The trusted third-party grants a new service ticket to access the target service to the server, in the client's name, if such delegation is permitted according to delegation constraints associated with the client.
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