External interface access control
US8555410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/51
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus of controlling access to a system containing vital corporation software and storing confidential data assets situated in an open accessible environment is provided. The method includes calculating a signature value for at least one file usable with the system, transferring the calculated signature value to a signature file, and providing at least one signature value in the signature file and at least one associated file to a file system configured to be received by the system. At least one signature value and at least one associated file are inspected by the system to verify the associated file is a known system software application asset. The system comprises an input/output data port configured to receive the external memory storage device, and an operating system capable of reading system data from and writing system data to the memory storage device.
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