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System and method to secure a computer system by selective control of write access to a data storage medium

US10503418B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2017
Grant dateDec 10, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2141
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method of securing a computer system by controlling write access to a storage medium by monitoring an application; detecting an attempt by the application to write data to said storage medium; interrogating a rules database in response to said detection; and permitting or denying write access to the storage medium by the application in dependence on said interrogation.

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