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System or method to assist and automate an information security classification and marking process for government and non-government organizations for information of an electronic document

US8713054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 6, 2011
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A software engine runs in a compatible mode with off-the-shelf word processors, e-mail programs and presentation development software and other document development software. The software engine is used for the security classification of sensitive or national security classified information in electronic and resultant hard copy document formats. The software engine ensures that the individual considers all informational portions of a document, that appropriate document marks are employed, that document marks in their electronic format are persistent and that all necessary information, such as classification guides, standards and security regulations, provided by the organization to classify information is at hand and immediately available. In addition to the document sensitivity or classification determination and marking support, the software engine tracks and controls documents and the electronic media storing documents. It also provides warnings and alarms, ad hoc document security analysis and reporting capability to system security administrators with respect to document or network events or captured information that may be indicative of risk to the information requiring prote…

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