Establishing data security over an internet of things (IoT) network
US10423802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a technique for establishing data security over an Internet of Things (IoT) network. According to an embodiment, a method includes performing by at least one host entity implemented in a network, tracking distribution of data in the network by maintaining a data location file that includes plurality of parameters of each of plurality of data subsets. The data subsets are distributed in plurality of devices of the network such as key servers, host entities and client entities. The data subsets include any or a combination of an encryption key, a key identifier, a header, an authorization information, a decryption key, a control message, a computer program, a config file, data generated by any client entity of the one or more client entities, and data processed by any host entity of the one or more host entities.
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