Securing and managing apps on a device using policy gates
US9672353B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of securing an app for execution on a device using an app security program with policy gates is described. First, Java class files are generated for the app security program, where the generating is dictated by a plurality of app security policies located in a plurality of policy gates. The plurality of policy gates are managed by a policy gate manager. Next, Java class files are replaced for the app with the Java class files for the app security program. Third, a security-wrapped app is created upon completion of replacing the Java class files for the app. Further, the security-wrapped app is prepared for execution on the device. Last, the security-wrapped app is re-signed with a new key.
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