Secure Remote Debug Log Access via Encrypted VM
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for accessing debug logs remotely face security concerns and latency issues, making it difficult to efficiently identify and resolve system bugs without exposing sensitive data or causing delays.
Innovation Solution
The solution involves providing a secure remote access to debug logs through an encrypted virtual disk image, where a virtual machine is instantiated on a second computer system to execute a log access application, with validation mechanisms ensuring only authorized access and controlled access to specific portions of the logs, using access keys and a security policy for granular access control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If debug logs are accessed remotely using conventional methods, then accessibility is improved, but security risks increase and latency occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a security intermediary component that mediates between the remote debugger and the debug logs. This intermediary validates the debugger's credentials, enforces security policies, and controls access to log data, thereby enabling remote access while maintaining security through a trusted mediation layer
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the debug log access into controlled portions by dividing log data into separate log files with different access permissions. This segmentation allows selective access to specific log portions based on security policies, enabling remote debugging while protecting sensitive information through granular access control
2Ease of operation
If debug logs are accessed remotely using conventional methods, then accessibility is improved, but latency increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-validating the debugger's credentials and pre-determining access permissions before the actual debugging session begins. This preliminary validation eliminates authentication delays during the debugging process, enabling fast remote access while maintaining security
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the security intermediary provides real-time responses to access requests, granting immediate access to authorized debuggers. This feedback loop minimizes latency by quickly authenticating credentials and providing access tokens, enabling efficient remote log access without security compromises
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AI summary
Systems and methods are disclosed for establishing secure remote access to debug logs. An example method may comprise: receiving, by a processing device, from a computing device, an encrypted virtual disk image comprising a set of debug logs; initiating, by the processing device, instantiation of a virtual machine (VM) using the encrypted virtual disk image, wherein the VM is to execute a log access application to analyze the set of debug logs; sending, to the computing device, a request for access to the set of debug logs by the log access application; receiving, from the computing device, an indication granting access to the set of debug logs by the log access application, wherein having access to the set of debug logs allows the log access application to analyze the set of debug logs to identify an issue associated with the set of debug logs.