Threat event-driven backup
US7636872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2153
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for backing up data in response to detection of an imminent threat to the integrity of the data stored on the storage component a computing device is disclosed. The storage component may be a hard drive and the imminent threat may be a hard drive failure or a malware threat. In response to the receipt of an imminent threat, data stored on the storage component is copied to a computer-readable media either automatically or in response to user input. The backup procedure is configured by selecting data to backup and a media of storage on which to store the backup. Various sources of threat events are described.
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