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Systems and methods for performing secure backup operations

US10397216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2016
Grant dateAug 27, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/105
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosed computer-implemented method for performing secure backup operations may include (i) identifying a backup server that has been designated to perform a backup task for a backup client, (ii) prior to facilitating the backup task on the backup client (a) identifying both a trust level of the designated backup server and a sensitivity level of the backup task and (b) determining whether the trust level of the designated backup server is appropriate for the sensitivity level of the backup task, and (iii) facilitating the backup task on the backup client based on the determination of whether the trust level of the designated backup server is appropriate for the sensitivity level of the backup task. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

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