VDI Host Device Proximity-Based Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional VDI systems lack the ability to securely and scalably allow multiple remote devices to share virtual desktops, as they cannot effectively determine if devices are qualified to access shared environments based on proximity and user authentication.
Innovation Solution
A system and method where a host device determines the proximity of remote devices using locator components and user authentication, allowing qualified devices to share virtual desktops while terminating access if the proximity threshold is no longer met.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional VDI systems allow multiple remote devices to access virtual desktops, then accessibility and usability are improved, but security and scalability deteriorate due to inability to verify proximity and authenticate users
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by authenticating users and verifying device proximity before allowing access to shared virtual desktops. The host device checks whether remote devices are within a predetermined proximity threshold and verifies user authentication credentials before granting access, preventing unauthorized access while maintaining ease of use for authorized users.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback mechanisms where the host device monitors the location of remote devices and their authentication status in real-time. When devices move out of the proximity threshold or authentication fails, the system immediately terminates access. This feedback loop maintains security while allowing flexible access within the defined parameters.
2Reliability
If the system monitors remote device locations continuously to maintain security, then security is improved, but system complexity and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of continuous monitoring, the system employs periodic location checks at predetermined intervals. The host device retrieves location information from remote devices at scheduled times to determine whether they remain within the proximity threshold, reducing computational overhead and resource consumption while maintaining adequate security surveillance.
3Reliability
If the system allows dynamic access termination based on proximity changes, then security is improved, but system responsiveness and management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service functionality where remote devices automatically report their location status and authentication state to the host device. When devices enter or exit the proximity threshold, the system automatically adjusts access rights without requiring manual intervention, reducing management complexity while maintaining dynamic security control.
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AI summary
A host device detects a first request from a first remote device and a second request from a second remote device, each request related to hosting one or more computing desktop environments within a virtual machine, wherein each remote device is at a respective location. The host device determines that the remote devices are qualified to share computing desktop environments based on a proximity threshold. The host device hosts a first computing desktop environment for sharing by the remote devices. The host device gathers respective new locations of the remote devices. The host device determines, by identifying that the respective new locations are not close enough to satisfy the proximity threshold, that the remote devices are no longer qualified to share computing desktop environments. The host device terminates the access of the first remote device to the first computing desktop environment and maintains the access of the second remote device.