Edge Enclosure Security Based on Task Status and Geolocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Edge devices deployed in remote locations often experience frequent loss of connectivity with central management services, leading to unnecessary alerts and potential misses of genuine alerts due to spurious notifications.
Innovation Solution
A method and system where a chassis manager in the edge enclosure determines the status of a task and the geographical location to decide on security actions, such as enabling preventive measures only when necessary, and managing alerts to reduce false notifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If security actions are triggered on every connectivity loss, then data security is improved, but false notifications increase due to spurious alerts from temporary connectivity issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the chassis manager continuously monitors task status and geographical location, and uses this feedback to determine whether to trigger security actions. The system receives feedback about connectivity status and cross-references it with task completion status and location data before activating security measures. This feedback loop ensures security actions are only triggered when genuine threats are detected, not during temporary connectivity issues.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining locations and task completion criteria before security actions are triggered. The system has predetermined conditions (geofences, task status states) that must be met before security measures are activated. This preliminary setup allows the system to distinguish between genuine security threats and temporary connectivity losses, reducing false alerts while maintaining security.
2Productivity
If edge devices operate autonomously in remote locations, then productivity is improved, but security management complexity increases due to limited connectivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the edge device to autonomously manage its own security based on local conditions. The chassis manager on the edge device independently evaluates task status and location data to determine when security actions are needed, without requiring constant external management input. This self-service capability allows productive autonomous operation in remote locations while simplifying security management through automated local decision-making.
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AI summary
Examples described herein relate to a system and method for managing the security of an edge enclosure. The edge enclosure is deployed in a mobile environment and travels between a base location and a task location to perform a task. The task is defined and configured at a chassis manager by a management device. A server in the edge enclosure processes data associated with the task. The chassis manager detects a loss of communication between the chassis manager and the management device. The chassis manager performs a security action based on task status. The task status is either ongoing or completed. The security action performed at the edge enclosure protects the data present in the server from tampering. The management device transmits alerts to the customers of the edge enclosure after the task is completed.