Quantum-Resistant Edge Encryption System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing encryption techniques are vulnerable to quantum computer attacks, and they do not adequately address the unique challenges of edge computing environments.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a quantum-resistant encryption system that provides encryption services to edge devices and storage systems, including encryption key management, secure communication protocols, security auditing, and monitoring and management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional encryption algorithms are used, then current security requirements are met, but they become vulnerable to quantum computer attacks

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoidquantum computer attacks
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the cryptographic parameters from traditional algorithms to post-quantum cryptographic algorithms that are resistant to quantum computer attacks. This involves transitioning to new mathematical problems and algorithms that remain secure even against quantum computing threats, directly addressing the vulnerability to quantum attacks while maintaining security reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If quantum-resistant encryption is implemented, then security against quantum attacks is improved, but computational overhead and performance may worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequantum-resistant securityVSAvoidencryption performance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements quantum-resistant encryption selectively for data that requires long-term security protection, rather than applying it universally to all data. This partial application approach allows the system to achieve quantum-resistant security for critical data while avoiding the performance overhead for data that does not require such high security, thus balancing security requirements with computational efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Adaptability or versatility

If comprehensive encryption services are provided to multiple edge devices, then security coverage is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveencryption service coverageVSAvoidencryption system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a unified encryption management system that provides multiple encryption services (key management, secure communication, security auditing, monitoring) through a single integrated platform. This universal system serves multiple edge devices and storage systems simultaneously, reducing overall system complexity compared to implementing separate encryption solutions for each device or function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250192988A1Quantum-resistant edge encryption
Publication Date: 2025.06.12 DELL PROD LP
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AI summary

An information handling system may include at least one processor and a memory. The information handling system may be configured to implement a quantum-resistant encryption system configured to provide encryption services to a plurality of edge devices and a plurality of edge storage systems; wherein the encryption services include: encryption key management; secure communication protocols; security auditing and testing; and monitoring and management.