Out-of-Band Geolocation Security for Proximity-Based Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing security measures for data processing systems, such as security credentials and physical authentication devices, are unreliable and can lead to unauthorized access and operation, causing potential compromises and interruptions.
Innovation Solution
Implement a management controller that uses out-of-band communication channels to manage data processing systems based on proximity to trusted devices, applying sliding scale security policies that adjust operations according to distance, thereby reducing unauthorized access and ensuring seamless security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If security credentials and physical authentication devices are used, then access control is implemented, but reliability of security is reduced leading to unauthorized access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a management controller as an intermediary component that operates outside the main data processing system through an out-of-band communication channel. This mediator obtains location data independently and enforces security policies based on device proximity, separating the security function from the potentially compromised in-band system resources.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces physical authentication devices and traditional credential-based security mechanisms with a location-based security system. Instead of relying on physical tokens or credentials that can be stolen or compromised, the system uses geographic location data obtained through out-of-band communication to dynamically enforce security policies.
2Reliability
If traditional security measures are implemented, then access control is provided, but interruptions and compromises occur
Solution Approach 1:
The management controller operates continuously through an out-of-band communication channel that remains active even when the main data processing system is compromised or interrupted. This ensures uninterrupted security monitoring and policy enforcement, maintaining service continuity while providing stable security control.
Solution Approach 2:
By using an out-of-band communication channel as an intermediary path, the security management function remains operational independently of the main system's status. This separate communication path prevents interruptions in security control even when the primary system experiences failures or compromises.
3Reliability
If location-based security is implemented, then unauthorized access is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the security function into a separate management controller that operates independently from the main data processing system. This segmentation isolates the complexity of location-based security enforcement into a dedicated component, allowing the main system to remain relatively simple while gaining enhanced security capabilities.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems for managing operation of a data processing system are disclosed. To manage operation of the data processing system, a management controller of the data processing system may obtain location data for the data processing system and trusted device(s) using an out-of-band communication channel and determine a distance between the data processing system and trusted device(s). Based on the determined distance, the management controller may identify a security policy that may regulate operation of the data processing system by performing an action set to update operations of the data processing system.