Patent ID: 6735701
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A method for dynamically assisting a system administrator of a computer network in upgrading compliance policy based on behavior of system users, the method comprising the steps of:storing in a database a plurality of compliance policy options; developing an initial compliance policy option potentially applicable to network users; automatically evaluating over time the appropriateness of the initial compliance policy option based on the potentially evolving compliance history of users; automatically compiling and providing to the system administrator over time a dynamic knowledge base comprising automated network user policy compliance violation documentation; automatically determining from the knowledge base policy compliance violation documentation that the initial compliance policy option is ineffective; automatically selecting from the database and recommending to the system administrator an alternate compliance policy option; and automatically requesting that the system administrator confirm the chance to the alternate compliance policy option, whereby compliance policy options are dynamically altered and provided to the system administrator in order to eliminate ineffective compliance policy options.