System for low-latency identity verification and cryptographic key management in distributed computing environments

Abstract

System for low-latency identity verification and cryptographic key management in distributed computing environments, comprehensive a local processing unit trained to perform identity-related checks within the respective computing environment, a cryptographic key management unit, designed for the secure storage and use of cryptographic keys within the computing environment, and An authentication control unit trained to coordinate multi-stage authentication processes using cryptographic keys, whereby identity verification and cryptographic key usage take place locally within the respective computing environment, without dependence on external central security services.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of security devices and distributed computing systems. In particular, the invention relates to a device and a system for identity verification, authentication, and cryptographic key management in distributed computing environments where short response times and local enforcement of security functions are required. State of the art

[0002] In distributed computing environments, identity verification and cryptographic key management are typically centralized or implemented via remote security services. Such established solutions often lead to increased latency, dependencies on external communication links, and limited responsiveness during security-critical access operations.

[0003] Furthermore, known systems are mostly limited to either pure identity verification or isolated key management, without a technically integrated, local processing unit that combines identity verification and cryptographic operations directly at the point of execution.

[0004] A system that performs identity verification and cryptographic key management locally, with low latency and in a coordinated manner within distributed computing environments is not known from the prior art. Object of the invention

[0005] The invention is based on the objective of providing a technical device and a system which: • enable low-latency identity verification, • Securely manage and use cryptographic keys, • Make security-relevant decisions locally in distributed computing environments, and • Allow multi-factor authentication without dependence on central external instances. Summary of the invention

[0006] The invention relates to a system for low-latency identity verification and cryptographic key management in distributed computing environments. The system comprises a local processing unit for performing identity-related checks within the respective computing environment, a cryptographic key management unit for the secure storage and use of cryptographic keys, and an authentication control unit for coordinating multi-stage authentication processes using the cryptographic keys. Identity verification and cryptographic key usage are performed locally without dependence on external central security services. The local checks are performed without external communication steps, and the cryptographic keys are stored internally within the computing environment.Multiple systems can be operated in parallel in different computing environments, each performing independent identity verification and key management, thus enabling distributed and scalable authentication. Detailed description of the invention

[0007] The invention relates to a device and a system for low-latency identity verification and cryptographic key management in distributed computing environments. The device comprises a local processing unit for performing identity-related checks, a cryptographic key management unit for the secure storage and use of cryptographic keys, and an authentication control unit for coordinating multi-stage authentication processes. Identity verification and cryptographic key usage take place locally within the respective computing environment without dependence on external central security services. Multiple devices can be operated in parallel in different computing environments, thus enabling distributed and scalable authentication.

[0008] The device is designed to locally capture the identity characteristics of a user or a technical access object and subject them to an authentication check. In parallel, the cryptographic key management unit manages cryptographic keys, which are used to secure the authentication processes.

[0009] The key management unit is designed so that cryptographic keys are not permanently transmitted externally, but are stored, activated, and used within the respective computing environment. The authentication control unit coordinates several authentication steps and links them to local key usage.

[0010] This design allows security-relevant checks to be carried out locally, promptly and independently of remote security services.