Inspectable Disk Mounting by Filesystem Order for Cybersecurity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cybersecurity monitoring solutions face challenges in operating across diverse computing environments, including networked, on-prem, and cloud environments, due to variations in resource implementation such as virtual machines and software containers, necessitating effective scanning and inspection techniques.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for mounting inspectable disks in a cloud computing environment, involving the detection of operating systems, boot directories, and filesystem tables to mount partitions in a specific order, utilizing a logical volume manager to manage logical volumes, and initiating cybersecurity inspections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cybersecurity monitoring solutions are deployed across diverse computing environments (networked, on-prem, cloud), then coverage and detection capability are improved, but system complexity and difficulty of operation increase due to variations in resource implementation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal disk mounting system that can operate across diverse computing environments (networked, on-prem, cloud) by detecting the environment type and automatically adapting mounting procedures. The system performs multiple functions: environment detection, configuration file parsing, partition identification, and automated mounting, all through a single integrated solution that works universally across different infrastructure types.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs self-service mechanisms by automatically detecting the computing environment type, identifying the appropriate configuration files (fstab for Linux, registry for Windows), and autonomously determining the correct mounting order without requiring manual configuration. The inspector automatically parses configuration files, detects partitions, and executes mounting procedures based on detected filesystem tables, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
2Productivity
If automated detection and mounting of disk partitions is implemented, then inspection efficiency is improved, but risk of mounting errors and security vulnerabilities increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by detecting the computing environment type, parsing configuration files to identify partitions and mounting points, verifying filesystem tables, and automatically adjusting mounting procedures based on detected conditions. The inspector receives feedback from environment detection and configuration parsing to dynamically determine the correct mounting sequence, ensuring accuracy while maintaining automation.
3Manufacturing precision
If manual mounting procedures are used for inspectable disks, then mounting accuracy is improved, but inspection time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-parsing configuration files (fstab, registry) to identify partition information, mounting points, and filesystem types before the actual inspection begins. The inspector预先 detects the computing environment type and prepares the mounting sequence in advance, so that when inspection starts, the system can automatically execute pre-determined mounting procedures without manual intervention, achieving both precision and speed.
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AI summary
A system and method for assembling a disk for cybersecurity inspection is disclosed. The method includes receiving access to an inspectable disk, the inspectable disk including a block device and a list of partitions; mounting a first partition from the list of partitions at a first directory in response to detecting a first operating system on the first partition; detecting a boot directory on a second partition from the list of partitions in response to detecting a second operating system on the second partition; detecting a mounting partition from a configuration file of the detected boot directory; detecting a filesystem table on the mounting partition; and mounting each partition from the list of partitions based on an order indicated by the filesystem table.