Dynamic Security Objects for Immediate Key Availability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cryptographic key management systems are inefficient in ensuring immediate availability of new keys across all domain controllers due to non-atomic repository replication, leading to potential data unavailability and security vulnerabilities.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for dynamically updating software security objects, such as cryptographic keys, by determining the client's domain of operation and generating keys that conform to current standards and rulesets, ensuring immediate compliance and security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a new cryptographic key is stored in a distributed key repository, then key availability to some domain controllers is improved, but key availability to all domain controllers is delayed due to non-atomic replication
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by creating a new cryptographic key and immediately distributing it to all domain controllers before the key is needed for data protection. The system proactively manages key distribution rather than passively waiting for replication, ensuring keys are available when needed without delays from traditional replication processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic key management where keys can be created, distributed, and activated at any point in time rather than following a fixed replication cycle. The system dynamically adjusts key availability based on real-time needs, allowing immediate key distribution to all domain controllers regardless of replication schedules.
2Ease of manufacture
If cryptographic keys are managed using traditional key lifecycle management, then key creation and retirement are simplified, but compliance with evolving security standards is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor security standards and key usage patterns. The system receives feedback about evolving security requirements and automatically adjusts key management practices to maintain compliance while preserving operational simplicity through automated standard updates.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by automatically updating key characteristics such as length, algorithm type, and format based on evolving security standards. The system modifies key parameters dynamically to meet new compliance requirements without manual intervention, maintaining both simplicity and adaptability.
3Productivity
If data is stored in highly available cloud storage independent of the key repository, then data accessibility is improved, but data availability is reduced when new keys are being replicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by creating and distributing new cryptographic keys to all domain controllers before they are needed for accessing data in cloud storage. This ensures that when data needs to be accessed, the necessary keys are already available locally at all domain controllers, eliminating availability issues during key replication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent ensures continuity of useful action by maintaining continuous key distribution and validation processes. The system continuously manages key lifecycle operations to ensure uninterrupted data accessibility, preventing any downtime or unavailability periods even when cloud storage is involved.
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AI summary
A computer-implemented method (CIM), according to one approach, includes determining a first domain of operation associated with a first client, and creating a software security object that satisfies a current standard and/or ruleset associated with the first domain. The method further includes distributing the software security object to the first client, and in response to a determination that the current standard and/or ruleset has been updated, causing the software security object to be updated to conform to the updated standard and/or ruleset. A computer program product (CPP), according to another approach, includes a set of one or more computer-readable storage media, and program instructions, collectively stored in the set of one or more storage media, for causing a processor set to perform any combination of features of the foregoing methodology.