HashiCorp. has been granted a patent for a cloud computing security system featuring performance standby nodes. These nodes handle read-only requests and forward write requests to active nodes, enhancing data management and security services, including user authentication and information encryption, within a shared data store. GlobalData’s report on HashiCorp gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Performance standby nodes for cloud data storage security
The patent US12013953B2 describes a security system designed for cloud computing platforms, comprising multiple security service nodes. Each node is equipped with at least one data processor that delivers various security services, including secrets protection, data management, user credentialing, authentication, information access control, encryption, and encrypted storage within a shared data store. In the system's startup phase, one node is designated as the active node responsible for executing these security services, while other nodes are classified as standby nodes. Among the standby nodes, specific performance standby nodes are configured to handle read-only requests, such as cryptographic key/value requests, without modifying the information. These performance standby nodes also maintain an embedded cache for security-related objects, which can be invalidated by a write-ahead log (WAL) stream from the active node.
Additionally, the patent outlines a method for executing security services within this cloud computing security system. This method involves designating an active node during the startup phase and assigning all other nodes as standby nodes. Performance standby nodes are selected to respond to read-only requests and to forward modification requests to the active node. The method also includes the use of a WAL stream initiated from a Merkle root, which connects the active node to the performance standby nodes. Furthermore, the active node is responsible for indexing secrets and data using a Merkle tree, while the cache objects stored in the performance standby nodes may include encryption keys, transport layer security certificates, security tokens, and leases. This structured approach aims to enhance the security and efficiency of data management in cloud environments.
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