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Workflow authorizations evaluation in multi-layered applications

US8453199B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2008
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/06
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a computer-implemented method, computer-program product, system and security index structure for a security enforcement strategy for a composite application. The method comprises providing a workflow for the composite application, wherein the composite application is constructed from a set of sub-applications and wherein at least a plurality of the sub-applications has a policy. A consolidated workflow policy is generated for the workflow by combining the policies of the sub-applications and by taking into account a control flow of the workflow, wherein the control flow provides an order in which the set of sub-applications are performed. The consolidated workflow policy is enforced by providing a security index structure for the consolidated workflow policy adapted for checking authorization in the workflow.

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