Network Mediator for Secure System Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Integrating systems over untrusted networks poses challenges in balancing security and convenience, as existing solutions often compromise either security or simplicity in setup and management.
Innovation Solution
The system configures a receiving system and a sending system to communicate through defined APIs, using a general integrations user account for secure access and management, allowing multiple integrations between the same pair of systems while maintaining security and simplicity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional integration methods are used over untrusted networks, then security can be maintained, but setup and management complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network as a mediator between the first system and second system, allowing them to communicate without direct connection. This intermediary layer enables secure communication over untrusted networks by routing data through controlled channels while maintaining isolation between the integrated systems, thus preserving security without requiring complex direct integration configurations
2Ease of operation
If direct system integration is implemented, then convenience of data communication is improved, but security exposure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the integration architecture into distinct components: a first system, a second system, and a network intermediary. This segmentation allows each component to maintain its own security boundaries while enabling convenient data communication between them. The first and second systems can exchange data easily through the network without direct exposure, thus improving convenience while reducing security risks through architectural separation
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple integrations are created between the same pair of systems, then versatility is improved, but management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal integration framework where a single network-mediated connection between the first system and second system can support multiple integration instances. The network intermediary provides universal access capabilities that allow diverse data communication needs to be met through a common infrastructure, enabling versatility without proportionally increasing management complexity
Data Source
AI summary
Described herein is a computer implemented method for configuring a receiving system to receive data from a sending system. The method comprises receiving an integration creation request from a client application. In response, a specific integration user account is created with credentials which provide access to the receiving system. The credentials are communicated to the client application. In addition, an integration record comprising details in respect of the integration is created, stored, and associated with the specific integration user account.