System and method for authorizing secure snapshot deletion
US11841964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2143
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, computer program product, and computing system for receiving a selection of one or more secure snapshots to remove from a storage system. A snapshot deletion key may be received from the storage system. The selection of the one or more secure snapshots and the snapshot deletion key may be provided to a storage system support service. A snapshot deletion response may be received from the storage system support service. The snapshot deletion response and the selection of the one or more secure snapshots may be authenticated via the storage system. In response to authenticating the snapshot deletion response and the selection of the one or more secure snapshots, the one or more secure snapshots may be unlocked for deletion.
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