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Method and system for intercepting transactions for encryption

US7886161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2006
Grant dateFeb 8, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/78
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method and system for intercepting transactions for encryption. In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, an application for a storage device is monitored. A transaction for the storage device is intercepted. An encryption request within the transaction is identified. Performance of the transaction is emulated by performing the encryption request in a predetermined exit point of the application.

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