Token-Based Session Validation for Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current security systems face inefficiencies in making access decisions due to the complexity of processing individual attributes for access control, which can lead to slower and less efficient validation processes.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a token-based system that stores and processes tokens representing multiple attributes, allowing for faster and more efficient access decisions by using token-based rules and generating session tokens based on geographic location and other factors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If individual attributes are processed for access control decisions, then access control accuracy is maintained, but processing time increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex attribute processing task into two distinct phases: (1) Token generation phase where attributes are pre-processed and condensed into compact tokens, and (2) Token validation phase where pre-defined rules evaluate tokens rapidly. This segmentation allows computationally intensive attribute processing to occur beforehand, enabling fast real-time validation decisions without re-processing individual attributes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-defining token-based rules and pre-generating tokens that encapsulate multiple attributes. During access validation, the system only needs to check whether pre-defined rules are satisfied by the tokens, rather than processing individual attributes in real-time. This preliminary preparation of tokens and rules dramatically reduces validation processing time.
2Reliability
If multiple attributes are processed individually for session validation, then comprehensive access control is achieved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual attribute processing operations into a single token-based validation mechanism. Instead of evaluating each attribute separately against access rules, the system combines attributes into tokens and validates tokens against pre-defined rules. This merging reduces system complexity by eliminating the need for complex multi-attribute evaluation logic while maintaining comprehensive access control through the token's encapsulated attribute information.
Solution Approach 2:
The token serves as an intermediary that mediates between the complex attribute data and the simple validation rules. Rather than directly processing multiple attributes against access control policies, the system uses tokens as intermediate representations that encapsulate attribute information in a standardized format, simplifying the validation process while preserving the comprehensive nature of attribute-based access control.
3Reliability
If geographic location and external entity tokens are integrated into session validation, then security is enhanced, but processing overhead increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal token-based validation framework that can handle multiple types of validation requirements through a single mechanism. The same token structure and validation rule framework accommodates geographic location verification, external entity authentication, and traditional attribute validation. This multi-functionality enhances security by integrating diverse validation factors while avoiding the need for separate complex processing systems for each validation type.
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AI summary
According to one embodiment, an apparatus may store a plurality of tokens. The apparatus may receive a first token indicating that access to a resource has been requested by a device. The apparatus may determine at least one token-based rule based at least in part upon the first token. The at least one token-based rule may condition access to the resource upon a second token. The apparatus may determine the geographic location of the device based on a token in the plurality of tokens. The apparatus may determine, based on the geographic location of the device, that the second token should be requested from an entity and transmit a request to the entity for the second token. The apparatus may receive the second token from the entity and generate a session token based at least in part upon the first token and the second token.