Dynamic Cipher Key Management via Blockchain Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing key management systems require periodic human intervention, are prone to man-in-the-middle attacks, and are inefficient in deploying cipher keys across large networks.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a Dynamic Cipher Key Management (DCKM) system using private multi-segment blockchain technology for secure storage and forwarding of private keys, eliminating the need for human intervention and enhancing security against attacks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If centralized key management is used, then key management control is improved, but system complexity and vulnerability to man-in-the-middle attacks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the centralized key management system into distributed key management nodes across multiple networks. Each network maintains its own key management functionality while being coordinated through a hierarchical structure, eliminating the single point of failure and reducing complexity associated with centralized control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a key management protocol that acts as an intermediary between networks, enabling secure key distribution without requiring direct trust between all nodes. This intermediary mechanism reduces system complexity by providing standardized interfaces for key management operations.
2Reliability
If manual key deployment is used, then human control over key issuance is improved, but deployment efficiency and scalability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service key deployment where network nodes automatically generate, distribute, and manage their own keys according to predefined policies. This eliminates manual intervention for routine key deployment while maintaining security through automated cryptographic operations, significantly improving deployment efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes key management policies and templates in advance that automatically guide the key generation and distribution process. This preliminary configuration enables rapid deployment without requiring human intervention during the actual key issuance, improving productivity while maintaining controlled deployment through policy enforcement.
3Reliability
If periodic human intervention is required for key management, then security review capability is improved, but system availability and operational continuity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous automated key management operations including ongoing key rotation, distribution, and renewal without requiring periodic human intervention. The system maintains continuous security through automated monitoring and response to security events, ensuring system availability while providing continuous security review through automated auditing capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms that automatically monitor key management operations, security events, and system performance. This feedback enables continuous improvement of security practices through automated analysis and adjustment of key management parameters, maintaining system availability while providing ongoing security review.
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AI summary
Dynamic Cipher Key Management (DCKM) of the present invention enables the protection of sensitive electronic data by assigning symmetric or asymmetric cipher keys using a process that delivers the cipher key to a network endpoint device by means of a key installation, delivery, and storage methodology. DCKM may negate the need to physically touch the network device under protection. Further, DCKM's process is based on a set of operating principles that maintains the highest levels of assurance that the cipher key pairs are issued with only devices that have the right and authorization to create a secure communication path. The DCKM process realizes the same level of security confidence that is only achieved today with conventional token based key management services with respect to the paired devices linked via a cipher key public and private relationship.