Method and apparatus for assigning access control levels in providing access to networked content files
US7865603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0861
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for assigning access control levels when providing access to networked content files includes a client node, a collection agent, and a policy engine. The client node requests access to a resource. The collection agent gathers information about the client node. The policy engine receives the gathered information and assigns one of a plurality of levels of access responsive to application of a policy to the received information.
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