Mobile Cloud Proxy Server for Secure Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumer cloud services lack effective security solutions, leading to concerns that deter users from adopting cloud services, with existing solutions being difficult to use, requiring trust in third parties, or relying on custom or open-source options that are not satisfactory.
Innovation Solution
A mobile cloud proxy service that includes a cloud proxy server and management modules to provide secure cloud access to mobile client devices within a defined service area, using policies for encryption, delay routing, and filtering, and allowing dynamic proxy selection and geo-fencing to manage service areas and client devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cloud services are used, then data storage and access capabilities are improved, but security concerns worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cloud proxy server as an intermediary between mobile client devices and cloud services. This proxy server acts as a trusted mediator that handles authentication, encryption, and secure data transmission, allowing users to access cloud services without directly exposing their data to potentially insecure cloud environments. The proxy server implements security policies and acts as a buffer that protects client devices while maintaining cloud service accessibility.
2Reliability
If enterprise security solutions are implemented, then security is improved, but ease of use worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The cloud proxy server automatically performs security functions including authentication, encryption, and policy enforcement without requiring user intervention. The system self-manages security credentials, automatically establishes secure connections, and handles policy compliance. This automation delivers enterprise-grade security while maintaining consumer-friendly ease of use, as users simply access cloud services through their mobile devices without configuring security settings.
3Reliability
If custom or open-source security solutions are used, then security control is improved, but ease of use worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The cloud proxy server is designed as a universal solution that combines multiple security functions into a single platform. It simultaneously provides authentication, encryption, filtering, delay routing, and policy management capabilities that were previously available only through separate custom or open-source solutions. This multi-functional design delivers comprehensive security control while simplifying the user experience, as all security features are integrated and automatically managed through a single service.
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatuses, methods and storage medium associated with providing mobile cloud proxy service to mobile client devices are disclosed. In embodiments, a mobile cloud proxy device may include a cloud proxy server to provide the cloud proxy service to the mobile client devices while the mobile client devices are within a mobile cloud proxy service area serviced by the cloud proxy server. The cloud proxy server may include a device and service area management module to manage the mobile cloud proxy service area and the one or more mobile client devices, and a policy and service management module to manage and provide the mobile cloud proxy service in accordance with one or more cloud proxy service policies. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.