Widget security
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1. A widget security method, comprising:
- detecting a security event associated with a widget;
assessing risk associated with the detected security event; and
initiating a security action based on the assessed risk.
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Abstract
A widget security system, method and computer-readable medium detects a security event associated with a widget, assesses the risk associated with the security event, and initiates a security action based on the assessed risk.
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30 Claims
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1. A widget security method, comprising:
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detecting a security event associated with a widget;
assessing risk associated with the detected security event; and
initiating a security action based on the assessed risk. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A widget security method, comprising:
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monitoring widget activity;
determining if the widget activity violates a security policy; and
responsive to the activity violating a security policy, initiating a security action.
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12. A widget security method, comprising:
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monitoring widget activity;
determining if the widget activity is consistent with an associated security policy; and
responsive to the activity being consistent with an associated security policy, initiating a security action.
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13. A widget security method, comprising:
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receiving notification of a security event in response to user interaction with a widget; and
initiating a security action based on the security event and one or more user privileges.
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14. A computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor in a widget security system, causes the processor to perform the operations of:
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detecting a security event associated with a widget;
assessing risk associated with the detected security event; and
performing a security action based on the assessed risk. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A widget security system, comprising:
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a widget security manager configured for detecting a security event associated with a widget;
a security module coupled to the widget security manager and configured for assessing risk associated with the detected security event; and
a security action manager coupled to the widget security manager and configured for initiating a security action based on the assessed risk.
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25. A widget security method, comprising:
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detecting a security event associated with a widget; and
initiating a security action based on the detected security event.
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26. A computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor in a widget security system, causes the processor to perform the operations of:
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detecting a security event associated with a widget; and
initiating a security action based on the detected security event.
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27. A widget security method, comprising:
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initiating a download process for a widget;
during the download process, determining a security event associated with the widget; and
performing a security action based on the security event.
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28. A computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor in a widget security system, causes the processor to perform the operations of:
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initiating a download process for a widget;
during the download process, determining a security event associated with the widget; and
performing a security action based on the security event.
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29. A widget security method, comprising:
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initiating an installation process for a widget;
during the installation process, determining a security event associated with the widget; and
performing a security action based on the security event.
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30. A computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor in a widget security system, causes the processor to perform the operations of:
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initiating an installation process for a widget;
during the installation process, determining a security event associated with the widget; and
performing a security action based on the security event.
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