Systems and methods for security analysis of applications on user mobile devices while maintaining user application privacy
US10505933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/033
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for analyzing applications (“apps”) on a mobile device for security risks for a company while maintaining the mobile device owner's privacy and confidentiality concerning the applications. The mobile device may be a user's personal device (a “bring your own device”). In an example method, a process generates one or more cryptographic representations of application information for each application on the mobile device. The cryptographic representations may comprise a hash or composite hash. The cryptographic representations may be transmit outside the mobile device to a system which makes a determination and provides an indication whether the application is permitted or not permitted for use at the company. The company can be associated with a hashed permitted or not permitted list. The application information can include application name, executable code, and a version number. The method may include automatically remediating the application if it matches a known risk.
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