Entitlement Registration Across Multiple Access Management Protocols
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Solution Overview
Problem
Large computer networks face challenges in managing access to diverse resources due to the need for specialized knowledge and skills in various access protocols, leading to a shortage of qualified personnel as the number of resources increases.
Innovation Solution
A universal resource entitlement registration tool that seamlessly provisions access accounts with resource entitlements across multiple access management systems using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) and application programming interfaces (APIs) to map and configure accounts, enabling efficient registration without requiring deep understanding of individual protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the number of resources and protocols increases in a large computer network, then access management capability is improved, but the pool of qualified personnel decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service provisioning where users can automatically request and receive access entitlements without manual intervention from administrators. The automated entitlement management system processes requests, maps them to appropriate resources, and provisions access across multiple protocols and systems autonomously, eliminating the need for specialized personnel for routine provisioning tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical processes of entitlement provisioning with automated electronic systems. The entitlement management system uses software-based protocol translation and automatic account provisioning, substituting the need for human experts to manually configure access across different systems with an automated digital infrastructure that handles protocol conversion and resource allocation electronically.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the number of access protocols increases to support diverse resources, then resource accessibility is improved, but implementation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary entitlement management layer that sits between users and diverse resource systems. This intermediary translates user-friendly entitlement requests into protocol-specific configurations for different access management systems. The protocol translation component acts as a mediator that converts generic entitlement definitions into system-specific protocols, allowing the system to support multiple protocols without increasing implementation complexity at the user level.
Solution Approach 2:
The entitlement management system provides universal functionality by handling multiple access protocols through a single unified platform. The system can provision access to various resource types (cloud services, on-premises systems, mobile devices) across different protocols (SAML, OAuth, Kerberos, etc.) using the same user interface and processing logic, making the system multi-functional without requiring separate implementation approaches for each protocol.
3Manufacturing precision
If manual provisioning of access entitlements is performed, then precision and control are improved, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining entitlement templates, resource catalogs, and protocol configurations before actual provisioning requests are made. Users can select from pre-configured templates that automatically translate into the correct protocol-specific settings, eliminating the need for manual configuration during provisioning. This preliminary preparation maintains precision while dramatically reducing the time required for actual entitlement allocation.
Solution Approach 2:
The automated system incorporates feedback mechanisms that automatically verify provisioning status, monitor entitlement activation, and provide real-time confirmation to users. The system tracks the provisioning process end-to-end, providing feedback loops that ensure precise delivery of entitlements while eliminating the time-consuming manual verification steps required in traditional approaches.
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AI summary
A system for registering resource entitlements within different types of access management systems. The system may be configured to: interface with at least one first access management system, define a first set of entitlement details; receive a first request to grant first entitlement to at least one first principal; and utilize the first set of entitlement details to fulfill the first request by provisioning at least one first account, within the at least one first access management system, with the first entitlement. The first set of entitlement details may identify at least one first resource to which the first entitlement permits access, and the at least one first account is accessible by the at least one first principal.