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File origin determination

US9910967B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2015
Grant dateMar 6, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/107
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A file validation method and system is provided. The method includes retrieving from an authoritative source system, an artifact file. Identification information identifying a requesting user of the artifact file is recorded and associated metadata and a modified artifact file comprising the metadata combined with the artifact file are generated. An encryption key including a first portion and a second portion is generated and the first portion is stored within a central key store database. An encrypted package comprising the modified artifact file and the second portion of the key is generated.

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