Authentication management platform for managed security service providers
First Claim
1. A method of authenticating a user to a plurality of disparate network elements and network systems having unique validation arrangements using a single authentication procedure, the method comprising:
- maintaining a centralized database of a plurality of authenticated users and associated user IDs/personal identification numbers (PINs) for the plurality of disparate network elements and network systems in a provisioning server;
providing a token code generation unit within the provisioning server;
distributing a separate security token card to each authenticated user; and
re-synchronizing a distributed security token card with the token code generation unit upon receiving a predetermined number of invalid entry attempts at the centralized database.
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Abstract
An authentication management platform that enables authentication systems from various vendors to be integrated into a single service offering. The disclosed arrangement can support multiple, distinct customers and multiple primary authentication servers on a single platform. The management platform provides access only to users that enter a valid passcode comprising both: (1) a personal identification number (PIN) and (2) the current code generated by a security token card assigned to that user. The authentication management platform may be configured to be controlled and maintained by the subscriber to the system, or may be serviced/maintained by a third party service provider.
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9 Claims
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1. A method of authenticating a user to a plurality of disparate network elements and network systems having unique validation arrangements using a single authentication procedure, the method comprising:
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maintaining a centralized database of a plurality of authenticated users and associated user IDs/personal identification numbers (PINs) for the plurality of disparate network elements and network systems in a provisioning server; providing a token code generation unit within the provisioning server; distributing a separate security token card to each authenticated user; and re-synchronizing a distributed security token card with the token code generation unit upon receiving a predetermined number of invalid entry attempts at the centralized database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An authentication management platform for authenticating a user to a plurality of disparate network elements and network systems using a single authentication procedure, the authentication management platform comprising:
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a centralized database of user IDs/personal identification numbers (PINs) associated with a plurality of authenticated users permitted access to the plurality of disparate network elements and network systems; and a token code generator for interacting with a plurality of synchronized security token cards in possession of said plurality of authenticated users, the token code generator for providing a unique password for a one-time login attempt, with new passwords being generated at predetermined intervals, wherein in order to access the plurality of disparate network elements and network systems, a potential user accesses the authentication management platform and provides a user ID/PIN and a current value of his security token card; wherein said authentication management platform is configured to re-synchronize a security token card with the token code generator upon receiving a predetermined number of invalid entry attempts at the centralized database. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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