Information security – Protection of hardware
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-29
2008-04-29
Vu, Kim (Department: 2135)
Information security
Protection of hardware
C726S035000, C713S183000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07367063
ABSTRACT:
A controller of the computerized device monitors a configuration state of the computerized device by maintaining a record of the hardware or software configuration of the computerized device and recording, between user sessions, any detectable attachments or detachments of peripheral devices relative to the computerized device. The controller provides a two-level login procedure for the computerized device that ensures the user's high-security credentials are not presented to the controller until after the user has had the opportunity to be warned of detected configuration changes with respect to the computerized device.The controller provides a first login query to a user for a password. Upon reception of a successful first login response, the controller displays a warning screen that indicates, for example, whether the controller has detected any change to the hardware or software configuration of the computer since the user's last session. The controller then provides a second login query to the user for a password. At this point, the user can decide whether to risk continuing through the second-level login procedure, depending upon the information contained within the warning screen.
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Chapin IP Law LLC
Chapin, Esq. Barry W.
Cisco Technology Inc.
Patel Nirav
Vu Kim
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