trigger user authentication in the communication network

Abstract

The subject matter discloses a method for triggering re-authentication of a communication device connected to a communication network. In one implementation, the amount of data transferred between the communication device and the communication network is measured. Further, the measured data volume is compared with a re-authentication threshold. Then, based on the comparison, re-authentication of the communication device is triggered.

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technical field [0001] The present subject matter relates to authentication in communication networks and, in particular but not exclusively, to triggering user re-authentication in communication networks. Background technique [0002] Communication devices, such as cellular phones, smart phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), notebook computers, and computers, provide users with a variety of communication services and network capabilities. End users of these communication devices have access to various network services provided by network operators in the communication network, most notably voice and data services. Typically, a communication network provides communication links between various communication devices for utilizing the network services. [0003] Communication networks typically use predefined standards and protocols to provide communication links between communication devices. In addition, as new standards continue to evolve and develop, network service...

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However, periodic re-authentication using such communication devices may not prevent unauthorized access because fraudulent users can exploit network services to a large extent in the interval between re-authentication

For example, with large predetermined time intervals, a fraudulent user can download large amounts of data without any authentication, resulting in a great risk to the end user

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