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Security enhancement through application access control

US9691051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2012
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/629
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Security enhancement through application access control for cloud-based services and/or storage accounts is disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a system, for providing, via the collaboration environment, applications for use by a user in the collaboration environment. The applications are selectable by a user, through the collaboration environment, for use in interaction and engagement with other users in the collaboration environment in collaboration sessions. The applications that are visible or available for use by the user is configurable by another user (e.g., administrator or IT specialist) with appropriate permissions, though a designated console.

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