Patent ID: 7216361
Filing Date: 2007-05-08
Classification: G06F,G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. A process for secure access in a computer environment based upon user log in patterns, comprising the steps of: when a user logs in, accessing user login information related to a user login request on a machine used by said user; said user login information including any of where the user is dialing in from, the type of machine being used, the operating system on said machine, cookies/tags that are on said machine, and IP address; providing a profile for said user including information relating to user login patterns, user personal information, and trust levels for access locations across sessions; comparing said user login information to the information from the profile for the specific user; determining a trust level for the current user login location based on said user login information, wherein said determining step recognizes and identifies user login patterns; issuing questions to the user relating to the user's personal information if said user attempts a connection from a new environment; and updating said profile for said user for each session.