17839727. Peer Storage Device Messaging for Vulnerability Management simplified abstract (Western Digital Technologies, Inc.)
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Peer Storage Device Messaging for Vulnerability Management
Organization Name
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Saifullah Nalatwad of Bangalore (IN)
Peer Storage Device Messaging for Vulnerability Management - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17839727 titled 'Peer Storage Device Messaging for Vulnerability Management
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes systems and methods for peer data storage device messaging over a peer channel for vulnerability management. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The invention focuses on storage devices that have a host interface to connect to a host system and a peer interface to establish communication with other storage devices.
- These storage devices can independently communicate with each other through the peer interface, even when the host system is not available.
- The storage devices are capable of identifying security issues, either for themselves or for other peer storage devices.
- When a security threat is detected, the storage devices can send a threat notification through the peer interface.
- This enables peer storage devices to respond to security threats among themselves without relying on their host connections.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Data centers and server farms where multiple storage devices are interconnected can benefit from this technology.
- Cloud storage providers can use this technology to enhance the security and vulnerability management of their storage infrastructure.
- Distributed storage systems, such as peer-to-peer networks, can leverage this technology to improve their security capabilities.
Problems solved by this technology:
- The technology solves the problem of relying solely on host connections for security management in storage devices.
- It enables storage devices to communicate and address security threats among themselves, even when the host system is unavailable.
- This technology enhances the overall security and vulnerability management of storage systems.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved security: By allowing storage devices to communicate and respond to security threats independently, the overall security of the system is enhanced.
- Enhanced vulnerability management: The technology enables storage devices to proactively identify and address security issues, improving the vulnerability management of the system.
- Reduced reliance on host connections: Storage devices can communicate and manage security threats among themselves, reducing the dependency on host availability for security management.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and methods for peer data storage device messaging over a peer channel, such as a control bus, for vulnerability management are disclosed. Storage devices may include a host interface configured to connect to a host system and a peer interface to establish peer communication independent of host availability. The storage devices may determine security issues (for themselves or for peer storage devices) and send a threat notification through the peer interface, enabling peer storage devices to respond to peer security threats without relying on their host connections.
