Method and apparatus for facilitating adjustment of an audit state in a computing environment
US7761914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates adjusting an audit state in a computing environment. During operation the system receives a key from a third-party at an audit system. Note that the key is associated with a corresponding audit-control profile. Next, the system validates the key, thereby authenticating the third-party. The system then identifies the audit-control profile that is associated with the key provided by the third-party. Finally, the system audits the target system in accordance with the corresponding audit-control profile.
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