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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SINGLE SIGN ON WITH DYNAMIC AUTHENTICATION LEVELS

  • US 20090292927A1
  • Filed: 05/20/2009
  • Published: 11/26/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer implemented method for automatically providing access to a second application to a user authenticated to a first application, the method comprising:

  • (a) receiving from the user authenticated to the first application, using at least one computer system communicating with an electronic network, a data request for access to the second application, wherein the user is authenticated to the first application at a first authentication level;

    (b) processing by a computer server, by retrieving application information stored in a database, the minimum authentication level necessary to access the second application;

    (c) receiving, from the user via the computer network, further authentication data to access the second application, provided in response to a request, wherein the type of the further authentication data required is based on the first authentication level and the minimum authentication level necessary to access the second application; and

    (d) authenticating the user to the second application at the minimum authentication level necessary to access the second application.

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