Method and system for access control

摘要: In one aspect of the invention, embodiments invention can superimposed upon existing framework network which includes a number nodes interconnected by underlying communications network. embodiment, an access control node is interposed between each and remainder The adapted to transmit information about user attempting server used for maintaining security audit information. This may take form identification data (thus identifying node) (to ensure that associated with active account has entered correct password thus authenticating user). If not recognised server, then no protected (e.g., PHI) allowed. If, however, recognised, PHI requires also be authenticated. Assuming both conditions exist, aspects will determine (based on repository users) entitled functionality made available user. Aspects place limitations offered should granted access. That is, although from set functions printing, storing removable media, displaying video signals, etc.), enable only subset these depending rights have been