ForgeRock has been granted a patent for a computer-implemented method that initializes an application instance using a SaaS model in a cloud-based computing service. The method involves running a configuration engine to set configuration parameters for the project, removing authorization for the engine, running an infrastructure builder autonomously, and delivering application services. GlobalData’s report on ForgeRock gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Initializing application instances using a saas model on cloud-based computing
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11720410B2) describes a computer-implemented method for initializing an application instance using a software as a service (SaaS) model in a project implemented on a cloud-based computing service. The method involves several steps to ensure the secure and efficient deployment of the application instance.
The first step involves running a SaaS cluster configuration engine at a specific time. This engine allows the service provider to set configuration parameters for the project and initialize it for the application instance. However, after this initial setup, the authorization of the SaaS cluster configuration engine is removed, preventing further access to the project and configuration parameters.
At a later time, a SaaS application infrastructure builder is autonomously run without the service provider's access. This builder is responsible for building the application instance within the project. Once the application instance is built, it can deliver application services to end-user apps visiting a customer's website or to a customer's website that is in communication with the application instance running in the project.
The patent also mentions the involvement of a customer organization in controlling the installation of maintenance updates to the application instance. This allows the customer organization to have control over the updates provided by the service provider.
Additionally, the patent highlights the use of a "break glass" scenario for accessing escrowed project access credentials. These credentials are stored on a different platform than the cloud-based computing service and can be accessed by the service provider when a customer organization requests support that requires access to the project or its configuration parameters. The invocation of the "break glass" scenario triggers the generation of notices to the customer organization and a security administrator for the service provider.
The patent further emphasizes the isolation of code and data management services provided by the application instance to customers. This ensures the security and integrity of the application instance, protecting it from malicious code.
Overall, this patent describes a method for initializing and delivering application services using a SaaS model in a cloud-based computing service. The method prioritizes security, autonomy, and customer control in the deployment and maintenance of the application instance.
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