Network Authentication System for Managed Terminal Logout
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Solution Overview
Problem
In secure network systems, there is a risk of unmanaged users remaining logged in after the managing user has left control, compromising security.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a processor that specifies and logs out managed terminals used by unpermitted users from the network system under the management of a permitted managing user, using a predetermined operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a managed user is allowed to log into the network system under management by a managing user, then collaborative work efficiency is improved, but security risk increases when the managing user leaves the network system
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by establishing automated logout rules and monitoring mechanisms before the managing user leaves. The authentication server proactively detects when a managing user has logged out and automatically logs out their managed users, preventing the security vulnerability from occurring in the first place
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the authentication server continuously monitors the login status of managing users and automatically triggers logout actions for managed users when the managing user's session ends. This closed-loop feedback ensures security is maintained dynamically without requiring manual intervention
2Reliability
If the managing user constantly monitors the managed user during network participation, then security control is improved, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service automation where the authentication server automatically manages the logout of managed users based on the login status of managing users. This eliminates the need for manual monitoring and intervention, reducing operational complexity while maintaining security control
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes automated logout rules and monitoring mechanisms in advance, so that when a managing user logs out, the system proactively handles the logout of managed users without requiring the managing user to manually monitor or control each managed user's session
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to: in a case where a managed terminal being used by a managed user who is not permitted to log into a network system has been logged in the network system under management by a managing user who is permitted to log into the network system, specify a managed terminal to be logged out from among managed terminals being used by managed users under management by the managing user, in accordance with a predetermined operation performed by the managing user; and cause the specified managed terminal to be logged out of the network system.