Collaborative Alert Platform Using Distributed Ledger
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods fail to securely and efficiently share information related to impact events, such as cybersecurity incidents, across entities with different configurations and authorization levels, hindering collaboration and information access.
Innovation Solution
A collaborative alert platform using distributed ledger technology generates a roster of affiliated entities, receives and stores alert records, and sends authorized information to affected entities, generating aggregated records while enforcing access permissions through a permissions ruleset.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional communication methods are used between entities with different configurations, then direct communication may be established, but compatibility issues and security risks arise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a centralized platform as an intermediary between entities with different configurations. This platform acts as a mediator that receives alert records from one entity, validates them against predefined security rules, and selectively shares authorized portions with other entities. The intermediary approach resolves compatibility issues by providing a standardized interface while maintaining security through controlled access.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments alert records into different portions based on authorization levels and entity relationships. Instead of sharing complete information, the system divides the alert record into authorized portions that can be selectively distributed to different entities. This segmentation enables compatible communication across entities with varying security requirements while maintaining overall system security.
2Productivity
If comprehensive information sharing is implemented, then collaboration effectiveness improves, but access control and security management become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by establishing a centralized platform with predefined access control rules before information sharing occurs. The platform pre-configures authorization levels, entity relationships, and security protocols, allowing entities to share information without needing to negotiate complex access controls each time. This preliminary setup simplifies ongoing access management while maintaining comprehensive sharing capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The centralized platform serves multiple functions: it receives alert records, validates security rules, determines authorized portions, manages access control, and distributes information to appropriate entities. By consolidating these functions into a single universal platform, the system achieves comprehensive information sharing without proportionally increasing complexity, as the platform handles all access control requirements through its multi-functional architecture.
3Loss of information
If alert records are shared with multiple entities, then information utility increases, but data privacy and authorization requirements challenge current systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by tailoring the portions of alert records shared with different entities based on their specific authorization levels and relationships. Each entity receives only the portions of information relevant to their role and security clearance, rather than a uniform information dump. This localized information delivery maximizes information utility for each recipient while minimizing data privacy risks by excluding sensitive information from entities without proper authorization.
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AI summary
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a collaborative alert platform using distributed ledger technology. A collaborative alert platform may generate a roster of affiliated entities. The platform may receive one or more alert records corresponding to an impact event from a first entity. The platform may store a first alert record to a distributed ledger. The platform may identify a second entity authorized to view the first alert record. The platform may send the first alert record to the second entity. Sending the first alert record may cause a cybersecurity investigation. The platform may receive a second alert record from the second entity and corresponding to the impact event. The platform may generate an aggregated alert record corresponding to the impact event. The platform may modify the distributed ledger based on generating the aggregated alert record.