Container Security Information Classification for Industrial Edge Devices

The patent applies preliminary action by performing security analysis of application containers before they are deployed to edge devices. The system extracts information from container manifests and images, analyzes security configurations, and generates security information records that indicate potential security risks. This pre-deployment analysis allows administrators to review and approve containers before they are executed in the industrial automation environment, preventing unauthorized access and data breaches while maintaining the adaptability benefits of container technology.

The patent applies copying by creating security information records that contain extracted information from application container manifests and images. Instead of performing complex security analysis every time a container is deployed, the system generates these records once during the security check process and stores them for quick reference during deployment. This allows rapid verification of security compliance without repeating the full analysis, significantly reducing time consumption while maintaining high reliability through consistent security validation.

The patent applies extraction by pulling out specific security-related information from application container manifests and images and organizing it into structured security information records. The system extracts key elements such as security configurations, access permissions, and potential risk indicators, separating this security information from the rest of the container data. This extracted information is then presented in a simplified format that improves reliability and security awareness without overwhelming administrators with excessive complexity.