Key managers for distributed computing systems
US10841089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/127
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Examples described herein may provide local key managers on computing nodes of distributed computing systems. The local key managers may protect secrets (e.g. cryptographic keys) in the distributed system such that risk of compromise is reduced or eliminated. In some examples, secure processors, such as trusted platform modules (TPMs), may be incorporated in computing nodes of distributed computing systems described herein. The secure processor may aid in securely protect cryptographic keys in the event of disk or node theft, for example.
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