Abstract: A secret (e.g. a password, key, certificate) is automatically generated by a system. For example, at the time of deployment of a computing machine, a password may be generated and securely stored by the system with other secrets. The password may be used by the system to perform various operations (e.g. configuring the machine, . . . ). When a secret is requested by a user to access a resource, a secret is provided to the user. Once the secret has been utilized by the user, the secret is reset and replaced with a newly generated secret. All/portion of the secrets may also be automatically regenerated. For example, when a breach occurs and/or is suspected, each of the secrets may be replaced with newly generated secrets and securely stored. Auditing and reporting may also be provided (e.g. each request/access to a secret is logged).

Abstract: Command sequencing may be provided. Upon receiving a plurality of action requests, an ordered queue comprising at least some of the plurality of actions may be created. The actions may then be performed in the queue's order.

Abstract: A secret (e.g. a password, key, certificate) is automatically generated by a system. For example, at the time of deployment of a computing machine, a password may be generated and securely stored by the system with other secrets. The password may be used by the system to perform various operations (e.g. configuring the machine, . . . ). When a secret is requested by a user to access a resource, a secret is provided to the user. Once the secret has been utilized by the user, the secret is reset and replaced with a newly generated secret. All/portion of the secrets may also be automatically regenerated. For example, when a breach occurs and/or is suspected, each of the secrets may be replaced with newly generated secrets and securely stored. Auditing and reporting may also be provided (e.g. each request/access to a secret is logged).

Abstract: Large scale system operation may be provided. Upon receiving an action request from a user, a determination may be made as to whether the user requires elevated permissions to perform the action request. In response to determining that the user requires elevated permissions to perform the action request, the action request may be forwarded to a lockbox for evaluation and a permission response may be received from the lockbox.

Abstract: Recovery action approval may be provided. A request to perform an action may be received from a user. If the user is not always authorized to request the action, then the action may be performed if a policy rule permits the user to request the action.

Abstract: Command sequencing may be provided. Upon receiving a plurality of action requests, an ordered queue comprising at least some of the plurality of actions may be created. The actions may then be performed in the queue's order.

Abstract: An action approval framework may be provided. Upon receiving a selection of an action and at least one action parameter from a user, the requested action may be evaluated to determine if that action requires approval. Once the required approval has been received, or if the action may be automatically approved, the requested action may be performed.

Abstract: Email-based recovery actions may be provided. A request from a user to perform an action may be received. If the user is determined not to have permission to perform the action, a message may be sent to a second user to approve the requested action. If the second user approves the requested action, the requested action may be performed.