Inspectable Disk Mounting for Cross-Environment Cybersecurity Inspection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cybersecurity monitoring solutions face challenges in operating across diverse computing environments, such as networked, on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, due to the varying resources and implementations within these environments.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for assembling and mounting inspectable disks for cybersecurity inspection, which involves receiving access to an inspectable disk, detecting operating systems, mounting partitions based on filesystem tables, 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, hybrid), then the coverage and effectiveness of security inspection is improved, but the complexity of operation and deployment increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal disk mounting system that can operate across multiple computing environments (networked, on-prem, cloud, hybrid) by detecting the operating system type and automatically adapting the mounting process. The system performs multiple functions: detecting OS type, identifying partition structures, mounting partitions in correct order, and handling different filesystem types, all through a single unified approach that works across diverse environments.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs self-service mechanisms by automatically detecting the operating system type (Windows or Linux), identifying the appropriate partition structures and boot directories, and mounting partitions in the correct sequence without requiring manual configuration. The system reads filesystem tables, detects UUIDs, and autonomously determines the mounting order, eliminating the need for environment-specific manual setup.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual disk mounting procedures are used in diverse computing environments, then flexibility in handling different scenarios is maintained, but the time and effort required for deployment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by automatically performing OS detection, partition identification, and mounting sequence determination before the actual security inspection begins. The system pre-configures the mounting structure by reading filesystem tables, identifying boot directories, and establishing the correct mounting order, so that when inspection starts, all partitions are already properly mounted and ready for analysis.
Solution Approach 2:
The system autonomously performs all mounting operations without manual intervention by detecting the operating system type, identifying partition structures, reading filesystem tables, and mounting partitions in the correct sequence. This self-service capability dramatically reduces deployment time while maintaining the ability to handle diverse computing environments and different filesystem types.
3Ease of operation
If partitions are mounted without proper detection of operating system and filesystem structure, then the mounting process is simplified, but the accuracy of cybersecurity inspection decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary detection of the operating system type (Windows or Linux), identification of boot directories, and reading of filesystem tables before mounting any partitions. This preliminary action ensures that the system understands the specific partition structure and mounting requirements for each environment, allowing it to mount partitions in the correct sequence with high accuracy while maintaining operational simplicity through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs feedback mechanisms by detecting the operating system type, reading filesystem tables to identify partition UUIDs and mounting orders, and using this information to automatically configure the mounting sequence. The feedback from OS detection and filesystem analysis ensures that partitions are mounted with the correct precision and order, maintaining inspection accuracy while keeping the process simple through automated decision-making.
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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.