Secure area in a file storage system
US11443052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2463/082
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for controlling access to data stored in a cloud-based storage service. Data associated with a user account is stored at the cloud-based storage service. A first request to cause a portion of the data to be associated with a heightened authentication protocol is received. In response, the portion of the data is caused to require the heightened authentication protocol for access. A second request for a file that is stored in the area that is associated with the heightened authentication protocol is received. The second request is authenticated based on the heightened authentication protocol. In response to authenticating the second request, permission is granted to access the file. In response to a failure to authenticate the second request, access to the file is denied, while access to files stored in other areas associated with the user account is allowed.
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