Quantum RBAC Rule Encoding for Faster Access Decisions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Classical computing systems face inefficiencies in processing large numbers of role-based access control (RBAC) rules due to the time-consuming nature of determining access requests, which can delay decision-making.
Innovation Solution
Implementing RBAC rules in quantum instruction files using qubits in superposition to encode access control rights, allowing for rapid determination of access permissions through quantum computing principles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If classical computing systems process RBAC rules using traditional methods, then the system maintains simplicity and ease of operation, but the processing time increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces classical mechanical computing systems with a quantum computing system that utilizes quantum bits (qubits) and quantum mechanical phenomena such as superposition and entanglement to process RBAC rules. The quantum system encodes access control rules in quantum instruction files and processes multiple rule evaluations simultaneously through quantum parallelism, fundamentally substituting the classical computational mechanism with a quantum one to achieve exponential speedup in access decision processing.
2Productivity
If quantum computing systems are used to process RBAC rules, then processing speed and productivity improve, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a hybrid architecture where a classical computing system serves as an intermediary between the user and the quantum computing system. The classical system handles rule encoding into quantum instruction files, manages qubit state preparation, and processes quantum measurement results. This intermediary layer abstracts the quantum complexity from end users while enabling the quantum system to provide accelerated RBAC rule processing for specific critical operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the RBAC processing system into distinct segments: a classical computing segment for general operations and rule management, and a quantum computing segment for accelerated access decision processing. The system segments the workload by identifying which RBAC rules benefit most from quantum processing and routing only those specific operations to the quantum system, while leaving other operations to the classical system.
3Productivity
If multiple qubits in superposition are used to encode RBAC rules, then the system can evaluate exponential states simultaneously improving productivity, but the device complexity and difficulty of operation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service mechanisms where the quantum computing system automatically performs optimization of qubit configurations and entanglement patterns based on the specific RBAC rules being processed. The system includes automated algorithms that adaptively determine the optimal quantum circuit architecture and qubit allocation without requiring manual intervention from operators, thereby reducing the operational complexity despite the underlying quantum complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Significantly reduces the time required to process RBAC rules by leveraging the exponential state possibilities of qubits in superposition, enhancing the efficiency of access control decisions.
Implementation Method 1
A quantum bit ('qubit') in superposition can be in multiple states simultaneously. Multiple qubits in superposition can be in an exponential number of states simultaneously
Data Source
AI summary
A quantum computing system receives, from a requestor, a first access request that identifies a subject, an action, and a resource. A mapping structure that identifies a plurality of qubits that are in superposition and encoded with a plurality of rules that govern access to the resource is accessed. Based on the mapping structure it is determined that a set of qubits of the plurality of qubits applies to the access request. Data encoded in the set of qubits or a reference to each qubit in the set of qubits is provided to the requestor.