Remote Access Manager for Privacy Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current remote administration methods allow remote administrators system-level access, making it difficult for users to protect sensitive content, as existing solutions are manual, error-prone, and can cause performance issues.
Innovation Solution
A remote access manager enforces a privacy policy by intercepting file system access attempts during remote administration sessions, restricting access to specified files, folders, and file types, allowing users to define access levels and override denials as needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual locked storage is used to protect sensitive files, then privacy protection is achieved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically identifies sensitive files and applies protection without requiring manual user configuration. The remote access manager autonomously performs file classification, policy application, and access control enforcement, eliminating the need for users to manually provision locked storage or configure security settings.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures privacy protection mechanisms before remote administration begins. By automatically identifying sensitive content and establishing access controls in advance, the system ensures protection is already in place when the remote administrator connects, eliminating the need for manual pre-provisioning.
2Reliability
If manual locked storage is used to protect sensitive files, then privacy protection is achieved, but productivity deteriorates due to performance issues
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual file locking mechanisms with an automated software-based access control system. The remote access manager uses software interception and policy enforcement instead of physical or manual storage locking, eliminating performance overhead associated with manual configuration while maintaining robust privacy protection.
3Ease of operation
If remote administrator is given system level access, then ease of operation for administration improves, but privacy protection deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies different access control levels to different files and folders based on their sensitivity. While the remote administrator receives system-level access for administrative tasks, the remote access manager automatically identifies sensitive files and applies restricted access policies to those specific locations, creating local quality variations in access permissions.
Solution Approach 2:
The remote access manager acts as an intermediary layer between the remote administrator and the local file system. It intercepts file access requests, evaluates them against privacy policies, and enforces access controls automatically. This intermediary mechanism allows system-level administrative access while simultaneously protecting sensitive content without requiring manual user intervention.
Data Source
AI summary
A remote access manager protects the privacy of identified local file system content while a local computer is being accessed by a remote administrator. A local user inputs a privacy policy which identifies restricted access levels for specified files, file types and folders. During remote administration sessions, the remote access manager intercepts attempts to access the local file system, and enforces the privacy policy. Thus, the remote administrator's access to the local file system content is restricted according to the security policy.