Multi-Node Container Password Recovery System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Staff changes and forgotten/lost passwords in storage management systems lead to access issues and complications, necessitating a method to reset passwords efficiently and securely.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method for a multi-node IT computing device that detects the initiation of a recovery procedure, determines if a platform or maintenance container can execute it, and updates and synchronizes security information to allow password resets, ensuring access to electronic content.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If password protection is implemented for security, then security level is improved, but access complexity increases when passwords are forgotten or lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring recovery mechanisms (recovery codes, alternative authentication methods) before password loss occurs. When a user forgets their password, the pre-established recovery mechanisms are immediately activated, allowing password reset without complex procedures or system downtime.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary elements such as recovery codes, security questions, and alternative authentication methods that mediate between the password protection system and the user. These intermediaries provide a bridge when the primary password authentication fails, enabling access recovery without compromising the overall security architecture.
2Ease of operation
If password reset procedures are simplified, then ease of operation is improved, but security level may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Security measures are performed in advance during account setup, including generation of recovery codes, configuration of security questions, and establishment of alternative authentication methods. These preliminary security configurations are stored securely and activated only when needed, providing simple password reset procedures without compromising security.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that monitor and verify password reset requests through multiple factors (recovery codes, security questions, device recognition). The system provides feedback to verify user identity through these alternative methods before allowing password changes, ensuring security is maintained while simplifying the reset process.
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AI summary
A method, computer program product, and computing system for detecting the initiation of a recovery procedure in a multi-node IT computing device; determining if a platform container on one of the nodes of the multi-node IT device is capable of executing the recovery procedure; if the platform container on one of the nodes of the multi-node IT device is capable of running the recovery procedure, executing the recovery procedure on the platform container; and if the platform container on none of the nodes of the multi-node IT device is capable of running the recovery procedure, executing the recovery procedure on a maintenance container on one of the nodes of the multi-node IT device.