Lookout has patented a method and system for mobile devices to access services based on security levels. The device sends security event data to a provider, which compares it to a policy. Access is granted only if the device meets the required security state. GlobalData’s report on Lookout gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Lookout, M2M network optimization was a key innovation area identified from patents. Lookout's grant share as of January 2024 was 73%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Dynamic security access control for mobile communications devices
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11886232B2) outlines a method involving a mobile communications device sending a request for access to a service provider, with the request being received by a software component executing on a server. The method includes generating event security data by an application on the mobile device, detailing security events and parameters associated with security threats detected on the device. Access to the service provider is granted based on comparisons of the device's security state to predefined policies, with different minimum security states determining access levels to requested services or tasks. The software component plays a crucial role in assessing the device's security state by processing event data and severity levels, ultimately determining access permissions based on policy requirements.
Furthermore, the patent details the involvement of a non-transitory, computer-readable storage medium containing instructions for the mobile device to send access requests, generate event security data, and determine access based on security state comparisons. The system also includes a database for storing security data and utilizing historical information to assess the device's security state accurately. The method and system described in the patent aim to enhance security measures for mobile communications devices accessing services, ensuring that access is granted based on predefined security policies and minimum security states, ultimately safeguarding against potential security threats and unauthorized access to services provided by the service provider.
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