Managing encrypted storage based on key-metadata
US11677553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2463/062
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are disclosed for managing encrypted storage resources based on key-metadata. The per-key key-metadata is stored in a key management system/server (KMS) along with respective cryptographic keys. The cryptographic keys in the KMS may be data keys or wrapping keys for the data keys. The management of the storage resources is provided via a central console which is a user interface of a console server in authenticated communication with the KMS. The key-metadata associates cryptographic keys to their respective encrypted storage resources. This association is used by the console server to drive the console. The console allows an admin to view/list all encrypted storage resources and related cryptographic objects including keys and digital certificates, as well as to perform various administrative/management functions on them.
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