Data posture analysis in a cloud environment using database snapshots
US12388847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2141
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The technology disclosed relates to streamlined analysis of security posture of a cloud environment. In particular, the disclosed technology relates to a system that analyzes data posture in a cloud environment database using a snapshot of the database. A computer-implemented method includes receiving a request to access a database in the cloud environment, wherein the database includes a first authentication requirement. The method includes identifying a snapshot of the database, wherein the snapshot includes a second authentication requirement that is different than the first authentication requirement. The method includes accessing the snapshot using the second authentication requirement, generating a representation of the database using the snapshot, and generating a data posture analysis result indicative of a data posture of the database based on scanning the representation of the database.
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