Methods and apparatus for providing security to a computerized device
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Apr 29, 2008
Grant Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Sep 17, 2002
filing date -
Sep 17, 2002
priority date (Note) -
In Force
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
A controller of the computerized device monitors a configuration state of the computerized device by maintaining a record of the hardware or software configuration of the computerized device and recording, between user sessions, any detectable attachments or detachments of peripheral devices relative to the computerized device. The controller provides a two-level login procedure for the computerized device that ensures the user's high-security credentials are not presented to the controller until after the user has had the opportunity to be warned of detected configuration changes with respect to the computerized device.The controller provides a first login query to a user for a password. Upon reception of a successful first login response, the controller displays a warning screen that indicates, for example, whether the controller has detected any change to the hardware or software configuration of the computer since the user's last session. The controller then provides a second login query to the user for a password. At this point, the user can decide whether to risk continuing through the second-level login procedure, depending upon the information contained within the warning screen.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully