Information Management System with Client Terminal Mediator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current information management systems face challenges in securely transmitting information from a management server to an external network while maintaining the security level of the management server, particularly when the server is not configured to communicate with external networks.
Innovation Solution
An information management system comprising a management server and client terminals, where the server determines whether to transmit information and the client terminal, upon activation of browser management software, transfers specific information to an external network based on dual determination, ensuring security by maintaining the server's communication range within a predetermined network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the management server is configured to communicate with external networks, then information can be transmitted to external networks, but the security level of the management server is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a client terminal as an intermediary between the management server and external networks. The client terminal runs browser management software that communicates with the management server through a predetermined network interface, acting as a mediator that enables external communication without directly exposing the server to external network risks. The client terminal receives information from the server and transmits it externally, while the server itself remains isolated within the secure network boundary.
2Reliability
If the management server maintains strict network isolation, then security is maintained, but the server cannot transmit information to external networks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the system into distinct functional components: the management server that remains isolated for security, the client terminal that handles external communication, and the browser management software that bridges them. This segmentation allows the server to maintain strict network isolation while the client terminal performs information transmission to external networks, thus achieving both security and adaptability through functional division.
3Ease of operation
If direct connection to external networks is enabled, then information transfer is simplified, but invalid access to the management server may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The client terminal serves as a protective intermediary that simplifies information transfer while preventing invalid access. The browser management software on the client terminal handles all external communications, allowing administrators to easily transfer information without directly connecting the server to external networks. This intermediary architecture filters and controls all access attempts, blocking invalid access before it can reach the management server while maintaining ease of operation for legitimate information transfer.
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AI summary
There is provided an information management system having: a management server device and a client terminal, wherein the management server device includes: a processor programmed to: store information to be managed; and determine whether or not to transmit at least some of the stored information to an outside of the information management system, and wherein the client terminal includes: a processor programmed to: determine whether or not to transfer the information stored by the management server device; and transmit at least some of the stored information to the outside of the information management system based on a result determined by the management server device and a result determined by the client terminal.