What Is the Anonymous User?

An anonymous security role allows internet users to access some web application functionality. The anonymous user is a valid actor, automatically created within the Landmark system.

Anonymous access is enabled by the security administrator for web services using an LPL construct allow anonymous access on actions and assigning appropriate roles to the anonymous actor. The actual access of the anonymous user depends on the roles assigned to the anonymous actor and on the security classes assigned to those roles.

During run-time, a session is created for the anonymous user on first access to system. The session can be authenticated by explicit login or registration. Session contents are preserved, and the session will not time out.