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Method and system for checking the security on a distributed computing environment

  • US 7,454,791 B1
  • Filed: 09/23/1999
  • Issued: 11/18/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An automated method for checking the adequacy of security in a distributed computing environment (DCE), said DCE having a plurality of nodes with at least one client and at least one server, said method comprising the steps of:

  • loading a DCE security tool in said DCE, said DCE security tool being an executable program; and

    in response to an input on one of said plurality of nodes;

    searching for a security problem in said DCE using said DCE security tool, said searching step including;

    calling a stand-alone executable program with parameters including a DCE ID and password;

    verifying a validity of said DCE ID and password; and

    identifying a violation if a default/original password provided to said DCE has not been changed; and

    outputting a result of said searching step including said violation, if found.

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