System for securing software containers with encryption and embedded agent
US10997283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer-implemented method of providing security for a software container according to an example of the present disclosure includes receiving a software container image having a software application layer that is encrypted and includes a software application, and having a separate security agent layer that includes a security agent. The method includes receiving a request to instantiate the software container image as a software container. The method also includes, based on the request: launching the security agent and utilizing the security agent to decrypt and authenticate the software application layer, and control operation of the software application based on the authentication.
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