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Efficient representation of multiple cloud computing environments through unified identity mapping

US12278840B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2022
Grant dateApr 15, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/1433
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for generating a security graph utilizing a unified model based on multiple cloud environments are provided. The method includes receiving data from a first cloud environment pertaining to: resources, principals, and permissions; generating for each resource a corresponding resource node in the security graph, the corresponding resource node including an identifier of the resource, wherein the resource is a cloud entity deployed in the first cloud environment; generating for each principal a corresponding principal node in the security graph, the corresponding principal node including an identifier of the principal, wherein the principal is a cloud entity in the first cloud environment that generates an operation request in the first cloud environment; and generating a connection between at least a principal node and at least a resource node in the security graph, in response to detecting a permission indicating that a principal can access a resource.

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