A method and system for providing status indication to a control panel
displayed on a user's computer screen at all times which allows the user
to sign on and off independently of any specific secure function, and
utilizes both graphics and text to clearly indicate the current status of
a secure connection. Additionally, entitlements or privileges associated
with the secure connection and a count down of the remaining period of
time during which the status of the secure connection will be in effect,
are also displayed. A user may extend the effective time of the secure
connection, or cancel the secure session and unequivocally sign off from
all related services with a single click of the button.
