SECURE LAUNCHING OF BROWSER FROM PRIVILEGED PROCESS

Methods and apparatus include securely launching a web browser from a privileged process of a workstation to minimize enterprise vulnerabilities. The workstation includes a restricted-capability web browser pointed toward a web server. An executable file is wrapped about the browser and imposes rest...

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Main Authors MASHAYEKHI CAMERON, KIESTER W. SCOTT, FORD KARL E
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 31.05.2012
Subjects
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
PHYSICS
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Summary:Methods and apparatus include securely launching a web browser from a privileged process of a workstation to minimize enterprise vulnerabilities. The workstation includes a restricted-capability web browser pointed toward a web server. An executable file is wrapped about the browser and imposes restrictions, such as preventing the writing to a registry or installing ActiveX controls. It also has functionality to prevent users from linking to web locations in other than an https protocol or following links beyond an original host. Upon indication of a forgotten password/credential, the restricted-capability web is launched browser toward a web server. Upon authentication of identity, the user changes their password/credential for later logging-on to the workstation, but in a capacity without the limited functionality or the imposed browser restrictions.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201213366831