Dynamic Access Control System for Data Resources
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for managing user access to data resources apply static permissions, making it difficult for administrators to manage and change permissions dynamically, leading to unnecessary access being granted to resources whether needed or not.
Innovation Solution
A system that displays authorized resources to users, allows them to request access, confirms the request, and applies corresponding security permissions based on user confirmation, with options for time-limited access and automatic revocation, along with features for archiving and real-time data hold management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If static permissions are applied to grant users access to all approved resources concurrently, then users can access authorized resources without repeated permission changes, but administrators cannot dynamically manage and change permissions throughout the day for all users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms static permissions into dynamic permissions by implementing a request-based access control system. Instead of pre-defining all permissions statically, the system dynamically evaluates access requests against stored policies and current resource states, allowing permissions to adapt in real-time based on user needs and organizational rules.
2Adaptability or versatility
If static permissions grant access to all approved resources concurrently, then users have broad access to resources, but this grants unnecessary access to resources whether needed or not
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements partial action by granting permissions on-demand rather than all-at-once. Access is granted selectively for specific resources based on actual user requests and needs, rather than providing blanket access to all approved resources concurrently. This reduces security risks while maintaining necessary access flexibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If administrators manually manage permissions for all users throughout the day, then permission changes can be made dynamically, but this creates significant administrative burden
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing users to autonomously request access to resources based on their needs. Instead of requiring administrators to manually evaluate and grant each permission request, users can initiate access requests themselves, and the system automatically evaluates them against stored policies, significantly reducing administrative burden while maintaining control.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If time-limited access and automatic revocation are implemented, then security is enhanced by limiting access duration, but this requires additional system complexity for tracking and managing access timeframes
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic action by automatically reviewing and revoking permissions after predetermined timeframes. Instead of requiring continuous manual monitoring, the system periodically evaluates active permissions and automatically revokes those that exceed their authorized duration or are no longer needed, enhancing security while maintaining manageable system complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A method and system for processing an access request are provided. The method includes displaying authorized resources of a user, receiving an access request for a resource based on a user selection, prompting the user to confirm the requested access for the resource, receiving a confirmation from the user for the requested access for the resource, and applying a corresponding security permission based on the received confirmation.