CONTEXT-BASED CONTENT AUTHORIZATION

Organization Name

international business machines corporation

Inventor(s)

Marc Velasco of Orange CA (US)

Rafael Fernandez of Durham NC (US)

James Hutchison of tonawanda NY (US)

Kassandra Aysh Perez of Austin TX (US)

CONTEXT-BASED CONTENT AUTHORIZATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240283783 titled 'CONTEXT-BASED CONTENT AUTHORIZATION

The embodiment described in the abstract involves extracting network layer information and application layer information from a network packet, determining the context of a network connection with a client device, identifying an end user associated with the network packet, performing a sign-on process to authenticate and authorize the end user, and conducting a program-level authorization process based on the context of the network connection.

Extraction of network layer and application layer information from a network packet
Determination of the context of a network connection with a client device
Identification of the end user associated with the network packet
Sign-on process for authentication and authorization of the end user
Program-level authorization process based on the context of the network connection

Potential Applications: - Network security - User authentication and authorization systems - Access control for network resources

Problems Solved: - Ensuring secure access to network resources - Streamlining user authentication processes - Enhancing network security measures

Benefits: - Improved user authentication and authorization - Enhanced network security - Efficient access control for network resources

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced User Authentication and Authorization System for Network Security This technology can be utilized in industries such as cybersecurity, network management, and data protection. It offers a robust solution for ensuring secure access to network resources and protecting sensitive information.

Prior Art: Readers interested in exploring prior art related to this technology can start by researching network security protocols, user authentication systems, and access control mechanisms in networking.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in network security protocols, user authentication technologies, and access control systems to enhance the effectiveness of this technology.

Questions about Enhanced User Authentication and Authorization System for Network Security:

1. How does this technology improve network security measures? This technology enhances network security by providing a comprehensive approach to user authentication and authorization, ensuring only authorized users can access network resources.

2. What industries can benefit the most from this enhanced authentication and authorization system? Industries such as cybersecurity, network management, and data protection can greatly benefit from this technology's robust security features and access control capabilities.

Original Abstract Submitted

an embodiment includes extracting network layer information and application layer information from within a network packet. the embodiment determines a context of a network connection with a client device from which the network packet originated based at least in part on the network layer information and determines an identity of an end user with whom the network packet is associated based at least in part on the application layer information. the embodiment performs a sign-on process that authenticates the identified end user and authorizes, at a session level, the identified end user to access a particular resource of the network. the embodiment also performs a program-level authorization process that determines whether to provide program-level authorization to the identified end user based on a comparison of the context of the network connection with a context policy of the particular resource of the network.