Distributed Identifier Security for Consistent Network Data Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems face challenges in securing information across distributed networks due to inconsistent data, excessive storage, and security vulnerabilities, as information entries are replicated across multiple domains without adequate tracking mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilize a distributed identifier to secure information by generating unique identifiers on a distributed ledger, allowing only the originating domain and superusers to access the underlying information, while masking it from other domains, thereby reducing storage and ensuring consistency and security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If information entries are replicated across multiple domains, then data availability and accessibility are improved, but storage requirements increase and security vulnerabilities arise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the actual information entries from multiple domain replicates and stores them only once in a centralized secure location. Instead of keeping copies of the full information entries across domains, the system extracts only the necessary reference identifiers (distributed identifiers) and stores those, while the full information entries are stored once and referenced by domains through these identifiers.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a centralized secure storage system as an intermediary between domains and information entries. This intermediary maintains the master copy of information entries and provides domains with secure references (distributed identifiers) to access information without requiring domains to store full copies, thus reducing overall storage requirements while maintaining availability.
2Reliability
If information entries are replicated across multiple domains, then data availability is improved, but security is worsened due to repeated storage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts sensitive information entries from multiple domain replicates and consolidates them into a single secure storage location. By removing full information entries from domain-level storage and retaining only secure reference identifiers, the system reduces the attack surface and minimizes the impact of security breaches while maintaining data availability through centralized secure access.
Solution Approach 2:
The centralized secure storage system acts as a trusted intermediary that domains can reference without storing full information entries themselves. This intermediary model allows domains to access information securely through references while the actual sensitive data remains protected in a single secure location, reducing security vulnerabilities associated with repeated storage.
3Ease of operation
If information entries are replicated across multiple domains, then data accessibility is improved, but consistency is worsened due to lack of tracking mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism through the centralized secure storage system that maintains a single source of truth for information entries. When information is updated, the centralized system provides feedback to domains through the distributed identifier references, ensuring all domains see the most current version of the data without requiring complex tracking mechanisms across multiple replicates.
Solution Approach 2:
The centralized secure storage system serves as an intermediary that manages data consistency by maintaining the master copy of information entries. Domains access information through references to this centralized system, which automatically ensures consistency across all domains without requiring domains to track changes in other domains' copies.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If a distributed identifier system is implemented, then security and storage efficiency are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the system into two distinct components: a centralized secure storage system that manages information entries and a distributed identifier system that provides references across domains. This segmentation allows each component to have specialized functionality, improving security and storage efficiency while managing complexity through clear separation of responsibilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The centralized secure storage system acts as an intermediary that simplifies the relationship between domains and information entries. By providing a standardized reference mechanism through distributed identifiers, the intermediary abstracts the complexity of data storage and management from domains, improving security while presenting a simplified interface for data access.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for an approach to securing information stored in a distributed network. The system allows for generating distributed identifiers for information entries, wherein the distributed identifiers mask the information entries using a hash function and the distributed identifiers are dispersed across distributed ledgers. The system also allows for originating nodes to access the information entries within the distributed identifiers, while permitting other nodes and domains to reference the distributed identifiers themselves instead of referencing the information entries.