Systems and method for automating security workflows in a distributed system using encrypted task requests
US11487573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/508
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for automating execution of a workflow by integrating security applications of a distributed system into the workflow are provided. In embodiments, a system includes an application server in a first cloud, configured to receive a trigger to execute the workflow. The workflow includes tasks to be executed in a device of a second cloud. The application server sends a request to process the task to a task queue module. The task queue module places the task request in a queue, and a worker hosted in the device of the second cloud retrieves the task request from the queue and processes the task request by invoking a plugin. The plugin interacts with a security application of the device of the second cloud to execute the task, which yields task results. The task results are provided to the application server, via the worker and the task queue module.
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