Multi-Domain Authentication Token System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing authentication systems fail to maintain stringent security protocols when users transition between different domains, leading to potential security breaches and unauthorized access, especially during domain migrations or when network service providers use different domains for various services.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for multi-domain authentication that involves receiving user credentials for a first domain, confirming access to both the first and second domains, and generating a token for seamless access to the second domain, ensuring security through single sign-on (SSO) with features like Globally Unique Identifiers (GUIDs), secure HTTP redirects, and token validation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users access multiple domains with different authentication protocols, then service versatility is improved, but security reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal authentication token system that works across multiple domains and services. The token contains user identity information and authentication status that can be validated by any domain in the federation, allowing a single authentication mechanism to serve multiple functions and domains without compromising security consistency
Solution Approach 2:
The authentication token acts as an intermediary that carries authentication information between domains. Instead of requiring direct authentication between each domain pair, the token mediates the authentication process, allowing domains to trust each other through the standardized token format and validation mechanism
2Ease of operation
If domain migration is performed using simple URL redirection, then ease of operation is improved, but security reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication actions by issuing a token that proves the user's identity before domain migration occurs. The token is generated with valid authentication credentials and time-limited validity, ensuring that the user is authenticated before transitioning to the new domain, thus maintaining security during migration
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical URL redirection system with a token-based authentication system. Instead of relying solely on server-side redirects that may bypass security checks, the system uses cryptographic tokens that carry authentication information, substituting a security-weak mechanical process with a more reliable cryptographic verification mechanism
3Adaptability or versatility
If different authentication protocols are used for different domains, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enforces homogeneity in the authentication mechanism by requiring all domains to use the same token-based authentication protocol. The token format, validation process, and security parameters are standardized across the federation, eliminating the need for domains to implement multiple different authentication protocols and reducing overall system complexity
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for multi-domain authentication is described. In one example, credentials are received for a user accessing a first domain. User access to the first domain and a second domain is confirmed. A token is created for access to the second domain and the is provided with access to the second domain.