Bare-Metal Cloud Interception via Segmented Controller
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Solution Overview
Problem
Lawful interception of bare-metal infrastructure is challenging due to its inability to be managed as-a-service, limiting law enforcement's ability to create and execute interception methods without the knowledge of the infrastructure operator or owner, which can lead to information filtering and perturbation.
Innovation Solution
A bare-metal cloud architecture with a BMC controller and policy and control module allows end-users to configure and manage resources, while a third-party can access and implement lawful interception policies and controls unbeknownst to the end-user, enabling fine-grain control and surveillance within defined boundaries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If law enforcement attempts to intercept infrastructure state in traditional telecommunication networks, then interception capability is provided, but the infrastructure operator can filter or perturb information before interception
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a Bare-Metal Cloud (BMC) controller as an intermediary component that sits between the infrastructure operator and law enforcement. This controller provides a dedicated interception interface that allows law enforcement to directly access infrastructure state without passing through the infrastructure operator's systems, thereby eliminating the possibility of information filtering or perturbation by the operator.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the infrastructure control into separate functional components: the BMC controller handles interception functions while the infrastructure operator maintains service management. This segmentation allows law enforcement to access infrastructure state through a dedicated interception interface independent of the operator's service management systems, preventing information manipulation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If bare-metal infrastructure is managed traditionally, then infrastructure stability is maintained, but law enforcement cannot create or execute interception methods without operator knowledge
Solution Approach 1:
The BMC controller is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a platform for law enforcement interception and as a management interface for infrastructure operations. This universal controller enables law enforcement to create, upload, and execute their own interception methods while maintaining infrastructure stability, without requiring separate specialized systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables law enforcement to independently create, upload, and execute interception methods through the BMC controller without requiring infrastructure operator intervention or knowledge. The BMC controller provides self-service capabilities that allow law enforcement to autonomously manage their interception operations while the infrastructure continues to function normally.
3Reliability
If infrastructure operator manages interception, then service continuity is maintained, but interception effectiveness is reduced due to operator awareness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments interception functionality from service management by providing law enforcement with direct access to the BMC controller's interception interface. This segmentation allows service continuity to be maintained by the infrastructure operator while interception effectiveness is preserved by allowing law enforcement to operate independently without operator awareness or intervention.
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AI summary
Described herein are systems and methods to provide lawful interception (LI) of infrastructure state in a manner known only to law enforcement. A bare-metal cloud (BMC) control module is provided to an end user to allow user configuration and management for a set of one or more physical resources that form a BMC instantiation for the end user. An LI policy and control module may be used for data traffic tracking or hardware monitoring inside the BMC instantiation upon one or more conditions are met. Upon activation, customizable hardware monitoring may be implemented unbeknownst to the end-user. Such a technique of offering customizable bare-metal level LI service unbeknownst to end-users may enable new kinds of infrastructure interception methods.