A real-time multi-cloud data synchronization system with integrated security controls

Abstract

A real-time multi-cloud data synchronization system with built-in security controls that includes: a synchronization engine configured to detect and propagate data changes in real time across a variety of heterogeneous cloud environments; a set of security controls integrated into the synchronization engine, where the security controls include end-to-end encryption of data in transit and at rest, and identity and access management that enforces role-based permissions; a policy orchestration layer configured to dynamically manage synchronization rules, data transformation logic, and workload distribution based on operational parameters; a conflict resolution module configured to reconcile data discrepancies using source of truth hierarchies, timestamps, and version metadata and escalate unresolvable conflicts for manual intervention; a real-time monitoring dashboard that provides metrics on synchronization status, data throughput, latency, security events, and compliance status through a role-based web interface; a cloud-based storage subsystem that persistently stores source data, synchronized replicas, metadata, and audit logs on a scalable infrastructure.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of cloud computing and, in particular, to systems for real-time data synchronization across multiple cloud environments.

[0002] With the increasing prevalence of cloud computing, enterprises often use multiple cloud service providers to optimize performance, cost, and reliability. However, managing and synchronizing data across these disparate environments presents significant challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining real-time consistency, ensuring data integrity, and consistently enforcing security policies. Traditional data synchronization methods are typically limited to single-cloud or delayed batch operations, which can lead to data silos, latency issues, and an increased risk of compliance violations. Furthermore, many existing solutions are vulnerable to unauthorized access, data breaches, and audit failures due to a lack of built-in security mechanisms.There is therefore an urgent need for a robust real-time data synchronization system that works seamlessly across multi-cloud infrastructures while incorporating comprehensive security and compliance controls.

[0003] To solve this problem, the present invention provides a real-time multi-cloud data synchronization system with integrated security controls.

[0004] The system ensures continuous, real-time data synchronization across multiple cloud platforms, enabling organizations to leverage the strengths of different cloud providers without compromising data consistency or availability.

[0005] The system prevents unauthorized access and data breaches while complying with legal regulations.

[0006] The system provides real-time synchronization, ensuring that data remains consistent and up-to-date across multiple cloud environments, which is critical for organizations that rely on accurate, up-to-date information for decision-making and operations.

[0007] The system optimizes synchronization operations to reduce data transfer latency, improve performance, and ensure that updates are reflected in real time with minimal delay across all cloud endpoints.

[0008] The system is designed to dynamically adapt to operational needs. Its modular architecture supports integration with a wide range of cloud providers, storage solutions, and third-party applications, providing organizations with flexibility to adapt to an evolving infrastructure.

[0009] The system supports centralized control over data synchronization policies and enables organizations to enforce governance standards across multiple cloud platforms, improving accountability, auditability, and data management practices.

[0010] In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a real-time multi-cloud data synchronization system with integrated security controls designed to ensure consistent, secure, and efficient data replication in heterogeneous cloud environments. The system includes a synchronization engine that detects and propagates data changes across multiple cloud platforms in real time, maintaining data consistency and availability. Integrated security features such as end-to-end encryption, identity and access management, and automated compliance enforcement protect sensitive data during transit and at rest.

[0011] The system also includes a conflict resolution module to resolve discrepancies between cloud environments and offers both event-based and continuous synchronization options to minimize latency and prevent data drift. A real-time monitoring dashboard provides visibility into synchronization performance, security events, and policy compliance. The platform is built on a scalable architecture that supports hybrid and multi-cloud deployments and is extensible through modular APIs for integration with third-party services. By enabling secure, real-time data synchronization across multiple cloud providers, the system reduces operational complexity, improves data governance, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. It thus provides organizations with a flexible, reliable, and secure solution for managing their multi-cloud data environments.

[0012] The invention is explained again below with reference to the figure. It shows: Fig. : a real-time multi-cloud data synchronization system with integrated security controls

[0013] Fig.shows a real-time multi-cloud data synchronization system with built-in security controls. The system (100) includes a synchronization engine, a set of integrated security controls, a policy organization layer, a conflict resolution module, a real-time monitoring dashboard, and a cloud-based storage subsystem, all operationally interconnected to enable continuous, secure, and compliant data synchronization across heterogeneous cloud environments. The synchronization engine is responsible for detecting and propagating data changes in real time between multiple cloud endpoints and supports both event-driven and continuous synchronization modes to minimize latency and prevent data drift.Integrated security controls ensure end-to-end encryption of data in transit and at rest, enforce identity and access management with role-based permissions, and automatically apply compliance rules (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) to every data transfer.

[0014] A policy orchestration layer enables administrators to dynamically define and manage synchronization rules, data transformation logic, and workload balancing to tailor synchronization behavior to specific application requirements and infrastructure conditions. The conflict resolution module automatically reconciles discrepancies by evaluating source-of-truth hierarchies, timestamps, and version metadata, and alerts administrators to manual intervention when needed. The real-time monitoring dashboard provides a secure, role-based web interface with detailed metrics on synchronization status, throughput, latency, security events, and compliance status, enabling proactive management and auditing.Finally, the cloud-based storage subsystem uses scalable infrastructures such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform to store source data, synchronized replicas, metadata, and audit logs, ensuring high availability, redundancy, and data integrity. List of reference symbols 100 systems

Claims

[1] A real-time multi-cloud data synchronization system with built-in security controls that includes: a synchronization engine configured to detect and propagate data changes in real time across a variety of heterogeneous cloud environments; a set of security controls integrated into the synchronization engine, where the security controls include end-to-end encryption of data in transit and at rest, and identity and access management that enforces role-based permissions; a policy orchestration layer configured to dynamically manage synchronization rules, data transformation logic, and workload distribution based on operational parameters; a conflict resolution module configured to reconcile data discrepancies using source of truth hierarchies, timestamps, and version metadata and escalate unresolvable conflicts for manual intervention; a real-time monitoring dashboard that provides metrics on synchronization status, data throughput, latency, security events, and compliance status through a role-based web interface; a cloud-based storage subsystem that persistently stores source data, synchronized replicas, metadata, and audit logs on a scalable infrastructure. [2] The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the synchronization module supports both event-driven and continuous synchronization modes to minimize latency and prevent data drift. [3] The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the security controls further comprise automatic enforcement of compliance with at least one of GDPR or HIPAA. [4] The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the policy orchestration layer provides an API for configuring synchronization rules and data transformation logic. [5] The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the conflict resolution module resolves discrepancies by comparing vector clocks associated with each data element. [6] The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the real-time monitoring dashboard generates alerts based on predefined thresholds for latency, error rates, or security events. [7] The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the cloud-based storage subsystem is implemented using at least one of the following services: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

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