Associating a data encryption keystore backup with a computer system
US9870481B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/1448
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The techniques presented herein provide for associating a data encryption lockbox backup with a data storage system. A first set of software system stable values (SSV) is derived from data storage system component values unique to the data storage system. A lockbox storing the first set of SSV and a set of encryption keys associated with a corresponding respective set of data storage system drives is created. Access to the lockbox requires providing a first minimum number of SSV that match corresponding SSV in the first set of SSV. A backup copy of the lockbox is created, wherein access to the backup copy requires providing a second minimum number of SSV that match corresponding SSV in the first set of SSV, wherein the minimum number of SSV is equal to a second match value. The backup copy of the lockbox is stored at a remote location.
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