Citrix Systems, Inc.
LOCAL AUTHENTICATION VIRTUAL AUTHORIZATION

Abstract:

A computer system is provided. The computer system includes a memory, a network interface, and at least one processor coupled to the memory and the network interface. The processor is configured to intercept a request transmitted by an application hosted within a virtual computing session, the request being a request to be authorized to access a resource; pass the request to a virtualization agent hosted outside the virtual computing session; receive a response to the request, the response including a credential granting authorization to access the resource; and pass the response to the application to authorize the application to access the resource through use of the credential.